Lately I am intrigued and fascinated by artists, architects and other creative people who make big installations, sculptures and even buildings made of natural materials. Many names are used for this type of art form; ecological art, nature art or natural architecture.
Below you see an interesting long article on natural architecture that I found on Designboom that you might like to read.
There is an emerging art movement that is exploring mankind’s desire to reconnect to the earth, through the built environment. Referred to as ‘natural architecture’, it aims to create a new, more harmonious, relationship between man and nature by exploring what it means to design with nature in mind.
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Close Ties by Patrick Dougherty Brahan Estate, Dingwall, Scottish Highlands
Patrick Dougherty has a background as a carpenter. He still is a wood craftsman but these days he is best described as an artist and sculptor. He makes and shapes living trees into amazing natural tree buildings.
Summer by Patrick Dougherty
Winter
13threads // Apr 8, 2010 at 08:00
These are amazing and wee bit spooky looking! I have only ever driven through Dingwall but Close Ties would definitely give me a reason to stop now.