Over Easy
Schedule
June 1996
David Metcalfe Associates (DMA) writes proposal for opening events for new Arc building. Suggests permanent commissions by artists including Richard Wilson (RW).
Sept 1996
Initial meeting between Director of Arc, RW, DMA and RHWL, architects for the new building.
Nov 1996
RW comes up with initial proposal for Over Easy, agreed by officers and RHWL.
Dec 1996
Proposal agreed by Board of Arc
Early 1997
Price and Myers (PM), structural engineers, engaged to work with RW, and with project team for the building design and construction.
April 1997
W S Atkins (WSA), mechanical engineers, undertake feasibility study into installation and operation of Over Easy.
June 1997
Study and costings for construction/installation approved by Board. Building Design Team decide that Over Easy should be installed by contractor responsible for curtain walling contract.
Autumn 1997
DMA presents risk assessment to Arc's Board regarding the budget for Over Easy. Board agrees to continue with the project.
Autumn 1997
Curtain walling contract out to tender with option to quote for construction and installation of Over Easy. Commercial Systems International (CSI) contracted for curtain walling and sculpture.
Early 1998
Fabrication of metal casing of Over Easy sub contracted to the Angle Ring Company.
June 1998
Crisis meeting with JLC, CSI, RHWL, WSA, DMA and the building project manager to resolve liability issues. Arc Board agrees to accept risk.
July 1998
Work scheduled to be installed, cancelled due to delays in design, fabrication and resolution of liability issues.
Sept 1998
Over Easy arrives and is installed.
Jan 1999
Over Easy completed, Arc is formally opened.
© Copyright Joanna Morland 2000
