The High Views are two observation towers along a cycling route between Lincoln and Boston, 60 km apart. They mark a place to rest on the banks of the River Witham where one can look out over a landscape that is very varied in its use. The design of the towers is in part based on the churches of the two towns. The meandering vault of Lincoln Cathedral inspired the observation tower in Boston. The stubby parish church of Boston gave rise to the design in Lincoln. Both towers are clad in wooden slats, enhanced by a colour code derived from the colours of the local birds.
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Client
Sustrans National Cycle Network Centre
Architects
Robbrecht en Daem architecten
Program
Observation towers along bicycle track
Location
Boston and Lincoln, United Kingdom
Date
2004–2007
Status
Completed
Team
Paul Robbrecht, Hilde Daem, Wim Walschap, Wouter Willems
Contractor
Wuyts
Execution Architect
Witherford Watson Mann Architects
