Designed by Rhys Cannon and Matthew Springett, London, UK.
The SOTE competition asked for designers to create structures that respond to the elements and the idea of being on the “edge,” placing an emphasis on the wind and sound at the shore. The ‘Wind Tower’ proposal seeks to create a new sound landmark, a device that focuses and concentrates people’s senses and amplifies the windy nature of the site.
The tower-like structure will be a clear point of reference in the landscape, identifiable from land, sea and beach. In occupying the tower, visitors create sounds reminiscent of chandlers’ bells and sea buoys. Materials will be robust and durable. The outer and inner sleeves of the tower are made from a Corten steel “skin” (self-preserving steel with a natural deep red/brown patina), supported by a skeletal galvanised steel frame that sits on and connects to the existing sea defences without adversely affecting their function.
The structure is proposed to be sited to the southern side of the pedestrian entrance to the beach at Chapel Six Marshes.
Please click the following link to see a video of the artists Rhys Cannon & Matthew Spingett talking about ‘The Wind Tower’ project. Rhys & Matt Discuss \’The Wind Tower\’
The SOTE competition asked for designers to create structures that respond to the elements and the idea of being on the “edge,” placing an emphasis on the wind and sound at the shore. The ‘Wind Tower’ proposal seeks to create a new sound landmark, a device that focuses and concentrates people’s senses and amplifies the windy nature of the site.
The tower-like structure will be a clear point of reference in the landscape, identifiable from land, sea and beach. In occupying the tower, visitors create sounds reminiscent of chandlers’ bells and sea buoys. Materials will be robust and durable. The outer and inner sleeves of the tower are made from a Corten steel “skin” (self-preserving steel with a natural deep red/brown patina), supported by a skeletal galvanised steel frame that sits on and connects to the existing sea defences without adversely affecting their function.
The structure is proposed to be sited to the southern side of the pedestrian entrance to the beach at Chapel Six Marshes.
Please click the following link to see a video of the artists Rhys Cannon & Matthew Spingett talking about ‘The Wind Tower’ project. Rhys & Matt Discuss \’The Wind Tower\’
