WRIGHT B. FLYER WALLS

In commemoration of Dayton’s 100th anniversary of the production of the Wright Brother’s Commercial Plane, CDR designed the Wright B. Flyer Retaining Wall project, which was completed as part of Phase I of the I-70/I-75 Interchange. This monumental project featuring bas-reliefs of the Wright B. Flyer was one of the first context sensitive driven project incorporated done by Ohio DOT. Constructed using custom form liners and normal construction methods, the Wright B. Flyers appear as if they are taking off and landing as commuters drive alongside the planes. The immense wingspans of the planes extend 40 feet and repeat every 120 feet, creating a monumental, rhythmic mural along the I-70 Corridor.

Ohio Department of Transportation
CH2M Hill
Creative Form Liners, Inc.
Reinforced Earth Company