Habitat Haven is a functional public sculpture and community gathering space designed by artist Greg Mueller. Located at Corner Park next to the Muncie Habitat for Humanity headquarters in Muncie, Indiana, the interactive installation reimagines a formerly vacant triangle lot into an active neighborhood asset.
Habitat Haven serves a social need by transforming a once vacant corner triangle into a sculptural gathering place. The forms and content draw influence from Indiana’s Yellow Poplar Tree and Muncie’s “making” role in automobile, glass, and emerging industry and technology.
Designed as an accessible "third space" rather than static statuary, inviting visitors to sit, walk through, and physically engage with the structure. The form draws direct design inspiration from Indiana's native Yellow Poplar tree alongside wheel-like shapes. The project includes specialized zones built out of fabricated metal and wood, incorporating an entry portal, integrated bench seating, and a performance stage space. The project serves a broad social need by offering dedicated areas for neighborhood conversation, play, creative performances, and quiet reflection.
The piece was formally unveiled and celebrated as part of the Muncie Arts and Culture Council's "Art for the People" weekend. The installation stands as one of eight major public art pieces commissioned to cultivate neighborhood pride and beautify the city's shared urban environments.