North Ave Living Room
2026
Painted steel, brick pavers, safety glass, LED lighting
Location: Baltimore, MD
This public art bus stop installation playfully reimagines the transit experience, blurring the line between living room and public space. Familiar forms of domestic furniture (sofa, armchair, lamp, etc.) become 3D illustrations that evoke the welcoming visual language of home. North Ave Living Room pays homage to Baltimore’s stoop culture and the vibrant third places that enliven our neighborhoods.
Artist: Bruce Willen
Fabricator: Gutierrez Studios
Project team: Ryan Carver, EnviroCollab, CityScape Engineering, SBC Outdoor Services, Skarda and Associates
Commissioned by: Central Baltimore Partnership & Maryland Transit Administration with additional funding from State of Maryland Department of General Services, State of Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
Community partners: Charles North Community Association, Maryland Institute College of Art, the Neighborhood Design Center, SNF Parkway Theatre
