Materials II

Gabion - what appealed:

• the thickness, the feeling of solidity and groundedness
• the change that will occur over time to the rock - moss growing, weathering
• the light that filters through internally
• idea of using materials from the site itself - recycled building concrete, rock etc

HOWEVER - (a) decided I don't like the external aethestic of gabion walls unless en masse like the Dominus Winery and (b) rock is not a significant feature of the immediate landscape of Motuihe except on the coastline. So think about about different materials

Tower & structures that are seen: Corten Steel

• shows passing of time/weathering
• colours are sympathetic with rock, natural surroundings
• clean lines can be achieved
• could slice in some voids similar to those created by light passing through gabion a la Dominus Winery...

Contrasting external material: I was captivated by the polished stainless steel cladding on the Porsche Museum (Stuttgart) - Delugan Meissl - which gives a shimmering or transparent effect like ripples in the sea

But this won't fit with idea, so think of manipulating the tower - slits/cuts made in the steel panel.