Its an Esher-like structure tricking the eye. These inter-locking staircases have been made from American tulipwood cross-laminated timber designed by dRMM.
www.londondesignfestival.com/Endless-Stair
Positioned on the lawn in front of Tate Modern it compliments the building work going on round the back.
By climbing up the staircase and standing underneath I got a real appreciation of the structure.
Its open and exposed without purpose or direction - very unlike staircases in buildings.
Taking the staircase out of the building and subverting its form to make it non-functional gives the passer-by a novel experience.
Looking at structures like this helps me in my consideration of the book as a 3D object and structure. And considering shapes and objects in new contexts engages the imagination.
Is timber the new concrete? Tulipwood is a plentiful and sustainable American hardwood export. Will we see more examples of cross-laminated timber in the future?
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