Wow, talk about thinking outside the box. These architects did a great job on transforming these electrical pylons into functional art.
(http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/qq113/mgeary77/Towers.jpg)
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.
http://www.choishine.com/port_projects/landsnet/landsnet.html
how scary would that be if you walked up on that high. LOL