Norwich Swift Tower
2020
Steel, Larch, Birch Plywood, GRP, Audio Equipment
Dimensions 7m x 1m
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Norwich is home Will Nash’s second Swift Tower, commissioned by developers RG Carter, it stands on Rosalind Franklin Road at the entrance to a new multi-story car park for Norwich Hospital.
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Will Nash is currently building more swift towers across the UK with variations developing from the original form.
For more information and costs for commissioning Swift Towers or other artworks contact: will@willnash.co.uk -
The 7-metre-tall steel tower was designed, fabricated and installed in 8 weeks in autumn 2020. It features 12 nest boxes, which can accommodate 24 swifts and their chicks. An audio system has been installed to play pre-recorded swift calls to attract the birds to the tower.