
Pylon
London, United Kingdom. 2011
The design of a high-voltage pylon requires working with:
• The changing landscape where it is situated
• The colour variations of the different seasons
• The notion of repetition of a family of elements
• The idea of information and energy flow and how to communicate these
The design of a high-voltage pylon means working with movement. Therefore, a changing structure is proposed, which is modified depending on the point of view of the observer, if you are near or far away, if you are moving or standing still. A structure that changes over time.
The design is based on six design principles:
• Visibility
• Flexibility
• Design efficiency
• Structural efficiency
• Maintenance and durability
• Respect for the environment
- Place/Date: London, United Kingdom / 2011
- Client: RIBA, British National Grid
- Architects: luis vidal + architects
- Consultants: Calter Ingeniería / Aguilera Ingenieros
- Stage: Conceptual design
- Team: Andoni Arrizabalaga – Nick Axel – Guillermo Mascort – Carlos Peña – Naira Pérez Alonso – Óscar Torrejón – Luis Vidal