Offener Wettbewerb (auch für Studenten) | 10/2011
Pylon Design Competition
Engere Wahl
Landschaftsarchitektur
Architektur
Private Bauherren, Investor*in
Erläuterungstext
Gustafson Porter’s pylon design, ‘Flower Tower’ pylon, is inspired by nature, with its form heavily influenced by organic shapes, such as birds in flight and the gently curving forms of flowers and plant life.
Mary Bowman, Director at Gustafson Porter said:
“It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the next stage of this competition. Our design evolved from understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the existing lattice work pylon, using this knowledge to create a new design that fits sensitively within the UK countryside. ‘Flower Tower’ moves away from the industrial image of the pylon to form an organic, evocative silhouette that matches elegance with practicality.”
The ‘Flower Tower’ is made of six identical blades that form a single stem, which works to minimise the structure’s footprint on the landscape. Made of welded steel plates and tubes, the tower is constructed from a modular kit of parts that can be easily transported and assembled to create an elegant, flowing shape. This concept of modularity and simplicity of form also means the design can adapt to different power distribution requirements across varying landscapes in the UK.
Each of the six leaves that carry the high tension cables is identical in its straight section, curved radius and tapered end piece. A blade at the top of the flower holds the earth wire.
Mary Bowman, Director at Gustafson Porter said:
“It’s incredibly exciting to be part of the next stage of this competition. Our design evolved from understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the existing lattice work pylon, using this knowledge to create a new design that fits sensitively within the UK countryside. ‘Flower Tower’ moves away from the industrial image of the pylon to form an organic, evocative silhouette that matches elegance with practicality.”
The ‘Flower Tower’ is made of six identical blades that form a single stem, which works to minimise the structure’s footprint on the landscape. Made of welded steel plates and tubes, the tower is constructed from a modular kit of parts that can be easily transported and assembled to create an elegant, flowing shape. This concept of modularity and simplicity of form also means the design can adapt to different power distribution requirements across varying landscapes in the UK.
Each of the six leaves that carry the high tension cables is identical in its straight section, curved radius and tapered end piece. A blade at the top of the flower holds the earth wire.