Times Square Arts collaborated with Van Alen Institute to select Young Projects' Match-Maker as the winner of the 2014 Times Square Valentine Heart Design Competition, celebrating five years since the opening of the revitalized Father Duffy Square and iconic Red Steps.
“I can tell you from personal experience, there is such a thing as love at first sight! Our proposal, Match-Maker, offers willing participants four astrologically-compatible connections to other viewers. In an era of digital communication, our design takes a decidedly analog approach to viscerally connect strangers and reaffirm compatibility between old partners. We are extremely honored to have been chosen by the jury for the 2014 Valentine Heart and are excited to realize the piece in collaboration with Brooklyn-based fabricator Kammetal."
Bryan Young, Principal of Young Projects.
The 2014 Valentine Heart will be located at Father Duffy Square, between 46th and 47th Streets. Over the last five years, the Times Square Alliance has invited architecture and design firms to submit proposals for a public art installation celebrating Valentine's Day in Times Square. The winner was selected by a jury from six submitted proposals - the installation will go on view to the public in early February. Previous winners of the Times Square Valentine Heart Design include: Situ Studio (2013); BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) (2012); Freecell (2011); Moorhead & Moorhead (2010); and Gage/Clemenceau Architects (2009).
