QC/NTI STREETSCAPE

Iqaluit, Nunavut

2013-14

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The Qikiqtaaluk Corporation, in partnership with Nunavut Tunngavik Inc., commissioned a large monument and a public sculpture garden located on their main headquarter property, in order to recognize the 20 year anniversary of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement.

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Three accomplished carvers from different regions of Nunavut were selected to complete the 14-foot tall monument: Inuk Charlie, Paul Maliki and Looty Pijamini.

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Guy Architects' concept brings context to the monument through a public space scheme inspired by the local tundra landscape and the Northern lights phenomenon. It not only beautifies a central downtown corner of Iqaluit, but also provides seating and gathering space to the public. During the dark long winters, this urban intervention acts as a light installation of changing color, evoking the Northern night sky.