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Pylons of the future designs shortlisted
P197 Knight Architects Team: Knight Architects / Roughan & O’Donovan / ESB International in association with MEGA The Y composition observes the geometric rules governing the safe spacing of conductive elements however a step change in design is achieved through the integration of modern insulating materials within the primary structure. The use of twin silicon rubber sheathed FRP arms allows significant reductions in overall tower height and in visual 'clutter'. The result is a clean aesthetic which is distinctive, contemporary and elegant - an efficient new design for the 21st Century.
Six designers have had their futuristic visions for visually pleasing electricity pylons shortlisted for a competition that could see their plans spark into life.
— channel4.com
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I'd still love to see these realized somewhere:
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I love the Gustafson Porter one. It's surprisingly elegant.
I really like the first two designs, simple shape and color, but an interesting design. The spiral shaped pylon, though a nice design, would cost a lot to maintain over time, and it seems a bit much for something that holds up electrical conduits. The fourth and fifth design are nice, but not really different from anything I've seen. The sixth design, for something that big to be given a mirror finish...it just seems like it would be a hazard to Helicoptors.
Cool!!!!
Worthy of a longer post here.
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