the land of giants

Com molt bé diu la meva amiga C en el seu blog Buscut, sembla mentida que ningú no hagi pensat en aquesta idea abans!

Els arquitectes Choi+Shine han dissenyat aquests posts elèctrics en forma d'escultures, per tal de minimitzar l'impacte en el paisatge d'Islàndia.

Us deixo amb els detalls de la seva obra que valen la pena:

Project Type	High-Voltage Pylon Competition
Location	Iceland
Type of Client	Landsnet, a public company that owns and runs the electrical transmission system in Iceland.
New or Renovation	New - Pylon design competition.
Special constraints & site description	The pylons were intended to be constructible, affordable and durable.
Design challenges & solutions	We sought to make an iconic, unforgettable pylon, that created an identity for Iceland and the power company.
Original/Adaptation	The design is original.
Unusual/innovative building components	Each structure is composed of a kit of parts, minimizing construction costs.
Sustainable design elements	The structure is predominantly recyclable.
Material use	Steel, glass and concrete.
Completion date	2008
Others involved	None
Designed by	Jin Choi & Thomas Shine, Choi+Shine Architects.

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