Gert Wingardh.LakeTakern is described as the foremost bird lake in Northern Europe, situated west of Ostergotland at the foot of Omberg, in Sweden. Renowned for its rich bird life, and special flora, over 270 bird species are found here in abundance each year.To improve access to the phenomenal place, this stealth-like pavilion will provide essential visitor facilities at the game reserve. Won by Wingardh Arkitektkontor AB in competition late last year, the building attempts to be contrary; on the one hand discrete and invisible, exerting minimum visual impact on the landscape, and on the other hand astonishing a·ston·ish tr.v. as·ton·ished, as·ton·ish·ing, as·ton·ish·es To fill with sudden wonder or amazement. See Synonyms at surprise. in its own right, with a distinguished appeal of its own. Raised on stilts This article is about the poles. For the type of bird, see stilt. For other uses, see Stilts (disambiguation). Stilts are poles, posts or pillars used to allow a person or structure to stand at a certain distance above the ground. , and sited along the threshold between forest and lake, the building's angular angular /an·gu·lar/ (ang´gu-lar) sharply bent; having corners or angles. form will be entirely covered with straw.This traditional cladding The plastic or glass sheath that is fused to and surrounds the core of an optical fiber. The cladding's mirror-like coating keeps the light waves reflected inside the core. The cladding is covered with a protective outer jacket. See fiber optics glossary. technique, it is argued, will link the building to the wetlands where it stands.The ridge of the roof, often the most vulnerable part of any thatched thatch n. 1. Plant stalks or foliage, such as reeds or palm fronds, used for roofing. 2. Something, such as a thick growth of hair on the head, that resembles thatch. 3. Dead turf, as on a lawn. tr.v. roof, will be covered with glass, illuminating the exhibitions within. Linked by a meandering path, the visitor centre is connected to a watchtower from where visitors will be able to enjoy spectacular views across the wetland landscape. R. G. |
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