MERGE (Lynnmour Sound Wall)

MERGE (2022) Rebecca Bayer, 356m x 4m, Powder-coated Aluminum Acoustic Panels,⁠
Trans-Canada Highway @ Keith Road⁠, Lynnmour, District of North Vancouver, territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.  Commissioned by the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and the District of North Vancouver.

MERGE features twenty naturalistic colours representing a selection of local flora, fauna and landmarks specific to the Lynnmour community and area.  MERGE stands at 4m tall and spans 356m along the newly reconfigured section of the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) between Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing and Lynn Creek.

The acoustic dampening sound wall lies between the highway and the residential neighbourhood of Lynnmour, including Lynnmour Xá7elcha Elementary School.  The colourful powder-coated aluminum panels have been carefully configured to produce a giant site-specific spectrum designed to be viewed by both passing traffic and residents in nearby communities.

Featuring:

• BANANA SLUG
• BLACK BEAR
• COAST PENSTEMON
• DOUGLAS FIR
• DOUGLAS SQUIRREL
• FLY AGARIC
• LICORICE FERN
• LYNN CREEK
• MOUNT SEYMOUR
• NOOTKA ROSE
• NORTH SHORE MOUNTAINS
• NORTHERN FLICKER
• PACIFIC CHORUS FROG
• RED-BACKED SALAMANDER
• RICE LAKE
• SALAL
• SALMONBERRY
• SPINY WOOD FERN
• STELLER’S JAY
• TWIN FALLS

Thank you:

@solidrockfencing

@KCIKraftConsultingInc

@NVanDistrict