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Sculptural hi-voltage towers proposed in Iceland

LAND OF GIANTS
“This design transforms mundane electrical pylons into statues on the Icelandic landscape.
Making only minor alterations to well established steel-framed tower design, we have created a series of towers that are powerful, solemn and variable. These iconic pylon-figures will become monuments in the landscape. Seeing the pylon- figures will become an unforgettable experience, elevating the towers to something more than merely a functional design of necessity.
The pylon-figures can be configured to respond to their environment with appropriate gestures. As the carried electrical lines ascend a hill, the pylon-figures change posture, imitating a climbing person. Over long spans, the pylon-figure stretches to gain increased height, crouches for increased strength or strains under the weight of the wires.…"
http://archiblock.com/land-of-giants-choi-and-shine-architects

4 comments:

treasurefield said...

I love that!!

helen said...

Companion to 'Burning Man'!

izzit said...

Wouldn't it be great if energy companies put artists on the payroll? I hope to see a decorative wind generator on every (breezy) front lawn...

E said...

Cute, but not so structurally sound.

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