Swivelling wind shelter
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Swivelling wind shelter
Image: © Gerald England Taken: 29 Aug 2016
One of originally three swivelling wind shelters by Ian McChesney with Atelier One installed as part of the Great Promenade Show. Only two now remain. The 8m high, stainless steel shelters turn like weather vanes, keeping their occupants away from the prevailing wind. Designed by architect Ian McChesney, in collaboration with engineers Atelier One, the graceful sculptural form of the shelters, shaped like whales' flukes, is structured like an aircraft wing, vibrating in strong gusts of wind.
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Image Location
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53.789717
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-3.058398