Hawarden Estate Experience
Designing an art installation for Hawarden Estate Experience
Hawarden Estate Experience
Designing an art installation for Hawarden Estate Experience
Installation across an area of 1,962 sq m in North Wales
What does an estate farm shop have to do with art? In the case of the Hawarden Estate, everything.
What does an estate farm shop have to do with art? In the case of the Hawarden Estate, everything.
What does an estate farm shop have to do with art? In the case of the Hawarden Estate, everything.
We were invited to design and produce the installation for their winter art exhibition, where 12 artists and designers responded to the brief: Light and Change.
We were invited to design and produce the installation for their winter art exhibition, where 12 artists and designers responded to the brief: Light and Change.
We were invited to design and produce the installation for their winter art exhibition, where 12 artists and designers responded to the brief: Light and Change.
The process
Set across 1,962 sq m, we designed an interactive installation to encourage visitors to explore light and shadow. Visitors weaved through the grid of 16 wood-stained markers to measure the shadows cast at different times of the day, highlighting how light changes throughout the year. After sunset, spotlights illuminate the space, casting intricate patterns that offer a fresh perspective on the theme.
The installation's construction prioritised sustainability where possible, using durable, off-the-shelf wood stains and fibre panels made from UK-grown hemp for lettering and numbers as an alternative to acrylic. Even the posts used to install the markers were considered, opting for ground spikes that leave no trace.
The process
Set across 1,962 sq m, we designed an interactive installation to encourage visitors to explore light and shadow. Visitors weaved through the grid of 16 wood-stained markers to measure the shadows cast at different times of the day, highlighting how light changes throughout the year. After sunset, spotlights illuminate the space, casting intricate patterns that offer a fresh perspective on the theme.
The installation's construction prioritised sustainability where possible, using durable, off-the-shelf wood stains and fibre panels made from UK-grown hemp for lettering and numbers as an alternative to acrylic. Even the posts used to install the markers were considered, opting for ground spikes that leave no trace.
The results
The immersive art piece drew in guests to an exhibition that was not just mesmerising, but educational too. Its thoughtful design prioritised durability and sustainability, leaving no trace on the natural beauty of Hawarden's landscape. To Covers, it’s an important proofpoint of our commitment to innovative design solutions that reduce our impact on the planet.
The results
The immersive art piece drew in guests to an exhibition that was not just mesmerising, but educational too. Its thoughtful design prioritised durability and sustainability, leaving no trace on the natural beauty of Hawarden's landscape. To Covers, it’s an important proofpoint of our commitment to innovative design solutions that reduce our impact on the planet.
“Adam created something for us that is not only elegant (deceptively so) but also genuinely thought provoking. You need to look at it and then dive into it and try to figure it out. Take time and get involved: it will reveal itself and it’s great.”
Charlie Gladstone — Founder, Hawarden Estate Experience
“Adam created something for us that is not only elegant (deceptively so) but also genuinely thought provoking. You need to look at it and then dive into it and try to figure it out. Take time and get involved: it will reveal itself and it’s great.”
Charlie Gladstone — Founder, Hawarden Estate Experience
“Adam created something for us that is not only elegant (deceptively so) but also genuinely thought provoking. You need to look at it and then dive into it and try to figure it out. Take time and get involved: it will reveal itself and it’s great.”
Charlie Gladstone — Founder, Hawarden Estate Experience
Client
Hawarden Estate Experience
Location
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, Wales
Project scope
Concept, Art Installation, Design, Production
Scale
1,962 sq m
Materials
Water-based stain, white wood, hemp fibre, galvanised steel
Woodwork
Lua Garcia
Studio photography
Tian Khee Siong
Installation photography
Covers
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Client
Hawarden Estate Experience
Location
Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, Wales
Project scope
Concept, Art Installation, Design, Production
Scale
1,962 sq m
Materials
Water-based stain, white wood, hemp fibre, galvanised steel
Woodwork
Lua Garcia
Studio photography
Tian Khee Siong
Installation photography
Covers
Discover more projects
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