2016
SD3033 : Swivelling wind shelter
taken 8 years ago, near to South Shore, Blackpool, England
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Swivelling wind shelter
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.
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.
The Great Promenade Show :: SD3032
A complete reconstruction of Blackpool's South Promenade incorporated a major series of new public art works commissioned by Blackpool Borough Council, and described by them as "an outdoor gallery of contemporary art". Since 2001, ten large-scale permanent works have been installed at special viewing points along the well-designed new 2km walkway. Additional information can be found at Archive Link
Update 2023: The trail is now being marketed as The South Promenade Art Trail. See LiveBlackpool for more information: Link
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- Grid Square
- SD3033, 471 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- Gerald England (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Monday, 29 August, 2016 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Tuesday, 6 September, 2016
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SD 3037 3312 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:47.3830N 3:3.5039W - Camera Location
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- View Direction
- West-southwest (about 247 degrees)