GLENSHEE SHELTER
SCOTTISH SCENIC ROUTES PHASE TWO
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BRIEF
To create a point of interest along the old military road just prior to the Glenshee Ski Centre. It would be one of a series of structures forming a ‘Scenic Route’ throughout the highlands to enhance Scotland’s tourism provision. It encourages the experience of the landscape, complimenting the context by reflecting the “Human, Enduring and Dramatic” aspects of the site.
The wildlife and fauna of the site have inspired a proposal that explores the juxtaposition between an artificial structure and nature. The sculpted landforms, sparse vegetation, the openness of the landscape are referenced through the form and materials of the proposal.
DELIVERY + PROCESS
The wildlife and fauna of the site have inspired a proposal that explores the juxtaposition between an artificial structure and nature. The sculpted landforms, sparse vegetation, the openness of the landscape are referenced through the form and materials of the proposal.
Buildability is a fundamental aspect of the concept. The aspiration is to utilise ordinary materials in an extraordinary fashion. Inspired by Bell Rock Lighthouse, pre-fabricated concrete sections would be delivered to site and slotted together quickly and simply. The materials were chosen to offer maximum durability with minimal maintenance while allowing the quality of the curves to be carefully controlled off site.
Along the outer edges hay bales would be used as the formwork for the slabs essentially infusing the concrete with the hay. A ‘burning and regrowth’ ceremony could take place mimicking local land use techniques. Using documented methods of adjusting PH levels and porosity with nutrients from the burnt hay, the outer sides of the structure would become a conducive surface allowing the local hardy plants and lichens to grow.
