Stephen Lawrence runner-up - Singing Ringing Tree
The Singing Ringing Tree, Burnley, LancashireArchitect: Tonkin Liuwww.tonkinliu.co.ukClient: Mid-Pennine ArtContract value: £70,082Photography by: Gayle KnightReplacing two radio masts, the tree’s profile is visible from Burnley, appearing and disappearing in the mist. Constructed of differing length pipes, as the wind passes through them the tree sings different chords.
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