A new hill is being built in London, giving tourists and locals the chance to see more of the city centre from on high.
The temporary structure will be built beside Marble Arch in the capital this July, sitting at 25 metres tall.
It’s all part of a plan from Westminster City Council, who want to generate more interest in the area after lockdown reduced the amount of footfall.
The aim is to create a greater connection between the areas around Oxford Circus and Hyde park, adding greenery to the built-up city around.
Built by MVRDV, the small hill will have a scaffolding base, with plywood and soil used to build it up.
There will be trees, grass, and planters so people can sit on the hill enjoying the nature around them.
The inside of the hill will be turned into an indoor space that can be used for exhibitions and other public events.
According to the architect’s proposal, ‘The exit from the Hall is located in a notch in the corner of the hill that ensures the temporary structure is offset from Marble Arch.
‘In this way, visitors are confronted with multiple views on the arch, giving them a new perspective on an object they might otherwise take for granted.’
As it’s just a temporary structure, all the building materials are designed to be as sustainable as possible, and will be reused after the hill is taken down.
‘This project is a wonderful opportunity to give an impulse to a highly recognisable location in London,’ says MVRDV founding partner, Winy Maas.
‘It’s a location full of contradictions, and our design highlights that. By adding this landscape element, we make a comment on the urban layout of the Marble Arch, and by looking to the site’s history, we make a comment on the area’s future.’
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