SQUARING UP

摘要

August bank holiday Monday last year was something of a red-letter day for the citizens of Sunderland. This was because it marked the formal opening of Keel Square, the new £3 million public square that is at the heart of an ongoing multi-million pound city centre-wide regeneration strategy. The square is home to new fountains, 'friendship benches' highlighting Sunderland's international links and two pieces of public art that celebrate the city's proud shipbuilding heritage. The 'Keel Line' is a strip of engraved granite running through the square and 'Propellers of the City' is a 3.5m-high interactive sculpture (see cover).