DIDCOT n' DIBAH
Focused on the demolition techniques used to pull down the structures used within old industrial industry in Britain, I delved into the practices of chimney felling and cooling tower demolition, adapting these techniques into a modern home setting. Drawing inspiration from well known steeplejack Fred Dibnah, and a notable cooling tower demolition at Didcot Power Station in 2019.
Examining these techniques, I found the excavation of the lower sections particularly intriguing, commencing with workers adding fuel or explosives to these openings, ensuring a controlled and safe collapse of the buildings.
Infusing a more ceremonial signifcance within these structures, collaborating with local ceramic artisans to materialize this connection. Each structure embodies contrasting shadows and glazed surfaces, symbolizing the transition from night to day, blending the warm radiance of light emanating from the windows of each.
CEREMONY
Awakening a ritualistic element into users’ daily routines, stimulating senses at differing stages of the day, providing
a diverse sensory experience with the completion of the process. showcasing this from sunrise to sunset through the following images.
