Originally published on Friday, 27th June 2008

Hairywood

As part of the London Festival of Architecture, world renowned designers Eley Kishimoto have joined forces with 6a Architects to create Hairywood in Covent Garden’s Piazza - a 6 foot high periscope designed to offer an intimate space to view the piazza from. Fusing architecture and fashion, this unique installation comprises a tower designed by 6a Architects, whilst fashion designers Eley Kishimoto worked their magic to create a bespoke, interior design area in the sunroom cabin at the top. The outside of the tower is clad with plywood, laser cut with Eley Kishimoto’s pattern of Rapunzel’s hair allowing dappled light into the interior. At night, the tower is lit from within and glows like a lantern.

Have a look between June 20th and July 20th.