River Garden 1
Children's Hospital of Atlanta / Scottish Rite
18 x 50 x 20'
stainless, aluminum, lacquer, polycarbonate
2006



River Garden 1 is composed of a playful, winding stream of colored "stones," a "garden" of vertical growth, plus figurative "discovery elements" visible only from interior second and third story patient windows that overlook the piece. 


"Mel Ristau has a masterful understanding of architectural space and the interplay of his art pieces in the  three dimensional environment. The professional care, attention to detail, flexibility, and sense-of-humor  that Mel demonstrated in creating and installing River Garden 1 for Scottish Rite hospital lobby at 
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta was outstanding. He is a delight to work with! His mobile brings smiles to  the faces of our hospital visitors and staff every day."

Brenda Smith, RID, IIDA
former Design Manager, Facilities Planning & Development
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta


rendering of view looking down into lobby from second floor interior windows:



rendering of view looking up from lobby entry: