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Hippo Wood Photography and Bird Watching Studio

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This is Alexei's undergraduate second year student project which was nominated to be publicly presented at an awards show hosted by the university.

Project context
Conceptual

The brief

The question behind the work.

The Wildlight Studio is a unique photography space in Hippo Wood, Derbyshire, designed to blend seamlessly with its woodland surroundings.

The elevated structure offers panoramic views while minimizing disruption to the forest floor.

Development

From brief to outcome.

Development view 2

Development 1

The Wildlight Studio is a unique photography space in Hippo Wood, Derbyshire, designed to blend seamlessly with its woodland surroundings.

Development view 3

Development 2

The elevated structure offers panoramic views while minimizing disruption to the forest floor.

Development view 4

Development 3

Inspired by the nearby steelworks yard, the studio incorporates industrial elements like steel wires, reflecting the character of its surroundings. The design pays homage to architect Richard Rogers, emphasizing exposed structural features.

Development 4

The studio’s layout ensures functionality and aesthetics, providing photographers with the ideal environment to capture and develop their work while preserving the natural landscape.

Outcome

The final proposal.

Inspired by the nearby steelworks yard, the studio incorporates industrial elements like steel wires, reflecting the character of its surroundings. The design pays homage to architect Richard Rogers, emphasizing exposed structural features.

The studio’s layout ensures functionality and aesthetics, providing photographers with the ideal environment to capture and develop their work while preserving the natural landscape.

Credits

Submitted by
Alexei Dobinson
Designer study history
Arts University Bournemouth

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