A high-level viewing platform weaving through an area of historic woodland designed by Capability Brown in the 1770’s. The design concept and routing though the forest were undertaken in 2004, where the triangular section corten steel piers were designed, as branching, tree-like support structures, rusting golden in autumnal hues.

Kew Treetop Walkway (2004)

Project Credits:

Architect: Marks Barfield Architects
Architect - RIBA Stage A-C : Ralph Parker
Client: Kew Gardens
Structural Engineer: Jane Wernick Associates

Photo: © Peter Durant All rights Reserved


Awards:
Civic Trust Award, 2009
Tekla Structures winner 2008
FX Award, Leisure & Entertainment Sector, 2008
ICE Stuctural Award, 2009
BD Architect of the Year, 2009
Structural Steel Design Award, 2009
RIBA Award, 2009
People's Choice Awards, The Observer, 2008
Conde Nast Travel Award, 2008