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act of story telling around a fire. As there
are many entrances the etched marking
in the ground is used a threshold to give
a sense of place to the area. It is also
a shadow of the spiral and tracks the
movement of the Norwegian sun during
the year.
The area underneath the platforms of the
spiral can provide reasonable shelter and
is another area for kids to play in.
THE SITE
The wooded sloping site plays a role in
the form and positioning of the structure.
The main entrance is from the foot of
the hill. This path is winding and gives
Sectional Perspective
View from the Kul-Tur-Sti
multiple views the tower through the
trees and a sense of space that lies
behind the high timber walls. The issue
of snow in Rindal is a pressing one and
can’t be ignored. The Moon Dial Rises
2.5m above ground level which is more
than enough to cope with heavy snow fall
in the winter.
THE STRUCTURE
The primary element here is timber. The
structure of the tower consists of four
glue-laminated columns. These act as
an anchor for the spiral. The structure
is curved adding extra strength. The
construction is simple post and beam
skeleton structure. This is then clad