Ulf Mejergren Architects and the Esperöd Art Team collaborated to create a lookout tower constructed from timber offcuts, which are typically classified as waste. Built near a riverbank in Sweden, and surrounded by trees, the structure blends in with the forest.
The original timber were cut following a storm that felled several trees. The offcuts are approximately 5 meters (5.5 yards) long and were lightweight enough for easy transport and construction without the need for heavy machinery.
Placed vertically in overlapping layers, they form a circular tower that mimics the appearance of a natural tree trunk emerging from the landscape.
A spiral staircase constructed from the same material leads visitors to an elevated platform within the structure.
At the top, a panoramic window cut into the structure frames views of the river and the surrounding trees.
The structure serves as both a functional lookout and an exploration of how discarded materials can be transformed into aesthetically pleasing, sustainable designs that integrate with the environment.
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What a wonderful and fun creation! It is nature-friendly, too!