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# Stadium art: Original ballpark models

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Ballpark 1 (and construction images)
 
Imaginary major league ballpark. Built within cardboard box to simulate confines of city superblock. 12 in. x 12 in. Primarily of cardboard and paper. 2007. Images of completed ballpark and of the construction process of the model.
 
1A-2B: Early construction images
3B-1C: Later construction images
2C-2D: Completed work 
 
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Ballpark 2
 
Imaginary major league ballpark based roughly on Petco Park and with capacity around 50,000. Complete design and construction. Of wood, paper, plastic. 24 in. x 24 in. 2006. Images include ballpark with and without paper simulated fans.
 
1A-5A: Images of 'empty' ballpark
1B-3B: Images of ballpark with 'fans'
4B: Plan drawing of ballpark's 'home plate' stands
 
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Ballpark 3
 
Imaginary major or large minor league ballpark. Design inspired by Pittsburgh's Forbes Field and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Of wood, paper, plastic and styrofoam. 24 in. x 24 in. 2006.
 
1A and 3B: Ballpark with 'fans'
2A-2B: 'Empty' stadium
 
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Ballpark 4
 
Imaginary major league ballpark. Curved three deck design with ample lawn seating. Designed originally as Oakland, Portland or Salt Lake City potential design. Of wood, plastic, paper and other materials. 24 in. x 24 in. 2005.
 
A1-A3, B1: Completed work aerial views
A4: Detail of seating structure
A5: Exterior detail
 
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Exploratory project 1
 
Four variant designs on the samgeneral ballpark layout. Major or minor league. All are basic structures of an imaginary ballpark designed to fit on a small piece of land. All include historic ballpark elements. All are of wood, plastic, paper and other materials. Each approximately 24 in. x 24 in. 2006.
 
1A-2A: Palatial design
1B: Home plate heavy design
1C: Right angle design
1D: Tall design
 
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Complex 1
 
Imaginary ballpark complex including models of Jacobs Field and an imaginary second park. Simulated paper 'fans' in stands. Ballparks are of wood, paper, plastic. Complex approximately 5 ft. x 2.5 ft. 2006.
 
1A: Completed but unpolished design
 
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Complex 2
 
Imaginary minor league ballpark and football stadium complex. Includes parking. Ballpark based on Eastlake Ballpark of the South Atlantic League. Parks of foam board, cardboard, paper, wood, plastic and other materials. Complex approximately 5 ft. x 5 ft. 2003.
 
1: Aerial view of complex
2: Aerial view of ballpark
 
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Design 1
 
Imaginary major league ballpark. Initial design based roughly on RFK Stadium in Washington D.C. Multipurpose stadium with varying seating structures. Basic structure of wood and paper. 24 in. x 24 in. 2006.
 
1: Basic framework aerial view
 
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Design 2
 
Imaginary major league ballpark. Retractable roof ballpark designed to fit on city superblock. Of primarily plastic, paper, stone and cardboard. Approximately 18 in. x 2 ft. 2000.
 
1: Aerial view
 
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