2004 ___
LANDFORMS
N56˚08.1 W4˚05.2 Drawing inspiration from the observations of the Scottish Parliament’s architect, Enric Miralles, Landforms explored the relationship between Scotland’s landscapes and its contemporary architecture. 17 projects completed after the formation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999 were included, ranging from the new Parliament building in Edinburgh itself to an individual house on the Isle of Skye. The projects were linked back to the distinct and various landscapes in which they are located. In order to achieve this, an 8m long Douglas Fir bench, representing a topographical section of Scotland from the Moray Firth to Dumfries, was used as a central element. Inserted into the bench were transparent blocks inscribed with key geographical, geological and demographic data. The international latitudinal and longitudinal referencing system was used for each project. The Architecture Biennale theme in 2004 of ‘Metamorph’ was of particular relevance to Scotland in showing how architecture both reflects and acts as a catalyst for political and cultural change. Credits: Exhibition Design: NORD Graphic Design: Skratch Design (now part of Graphical House)
Image: Andrew Lee