The sculpture was conceptualised as the threshold between the outer world and the forest
Client
Kielder Art Architecture
Programme
Installation
Project Lead
DaeWha Kang
Year
2023
Introduction
DaeWha Kang Design emerged as finalists for a competition to create a feature marking the mountain bike trailhead at Kielder Castle. Titled "Gateway", our iconic timber sculpture serves as a visual marker near Kielder Castle visitor center, a hub for Forestry England's renowned mountain bike trails. Much like the Torii gates in Japan marking the transition from the mundane to the sacred, the sculpture was conceptualised as the threshold between the outer world and the forest, the intersection of high-energy sport and natural tranquility. It incorporates the vitality of mountain biking into its composition, building on our prior experience with timber, exemplified by the Circe sculpture. "Gateway" not only engages visitors with Kielder Forest's unique environment but also showcases how artists and architects can create extraordinary ways to experience and interact with natural landscapes.
Client
Kielder Art Architecture
Location
Kielder, Northumberland, United Kingdom
Year
2023
Programme
Installation
Size
8m long, 4.3m tall
Status
Competition Finalist
Design Architect
DaeWha Kang Design
Project Lead
DaeWha Kang
Project Team
DaeWha Kang, Tian Hsu
Special Thanks
Forestry England, Kielder Water Forest Park Development Trust, and Kielder’s Art Architecture curator
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