THE LANGUAGE OF WAYSHOWING

To guide the visitors to the destinations in Cwmcarn Forest, the visual languages are designed. The signs are made of plates of Corten steel cut out the texts and symbols with a CNC machine.

Concrete is used to highlight man-made interventions which contrast the surrounding forest environment, this helps visitors spot them easily. The railings are made of brushed stainless steel placed on the black poles to create the levitating effect and draw the line of sight to a certain destination.

Concrete Slab

The stairs are located on the steeper areas of the pathways. They are made of concrete slabs, partly buried into the terrain to emphasise the contrast of man-made elements in the forest.

Signs

The sign is the most universal and basic way of providing direction to the visitors. The signs in Cwmcarn Forest are made of a plate of Corten steel. The texts and symbols of the destination are made of the negative space on these steel plates.

Bench

The benches use wooden planks for more comfort when sitting. The cantilever design from the concrete half wall is in line with other interventions. They are placed over the forest to allow visitors to rest during their walk.

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