Far West Operations Facility

Rendering of an overhead view of all sculptures along a path outside of the Far West Operations Facility
Image credit: The Milligan Studio

Project Details

  • Associated Project

    City of Madison Far West Operations Facility

  • Location

    402 South Point Road

  • Alder District

    District 9

  • Status

    Community Feedback

  • Estimated Completion

    2026-2027

Far West Operations Facility

  • Design Proposal

    Plough/Sky
    by The Milligan Studio

  • Community Feedback

    Public survey closed March 12, 2026

Project Timeline

  1. Architectural and Engineering Consultant Selected Completed

    The City of Madison selected Sketchworks Architecture, LLC for professional architectural and engineering design consulting services for the Far West Operations Factility, which included The Milligan Studio for public art services.

  2. Public Meetings Completed

    The Milligan Studio hosted in-person meetings with neighborhood residents and staff of the Streets, Parks and Fleet Divisions and organized a community survey to inform design proposals

  3. Initial Concepts Completed

    The Milligan Studio presents initial concepts to Madison Arts Commission and receives feedback

  4. Art Space Reconfigured Completed

    Available space for public art reconfigured due to budget limitations on overall building and site designs; walking path incorporated into design with benches as the public art element

  5. New Design Proposal Completed

    The Milligan Studio provides design proposal for Plough/Sky

  6. Community Feedback Active

    Feedback solicited from residents in the area

  7. Review and Approvals Upcoming

  8. Installation Upcoming

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