Tree Walk- Kew Gardens

A cold, dull and misty winters day is perhaps not the ideal weather to explore the new 'Tree Walk' erected this year at Kew Gardens. Yet despite the grim weather there is something rather beautiful about this structure. MarksBarfield Architects have created a structure within the breathtaking setting of Kew Gardens that seems to sit just right. The materials have a resounding feel of quality and fit in with the landscape beautifully. The pylons in their 'weathered' finish do not look at all out of place amongst the tree trunks in this area. The walkway structure itself plays homage to nature being constructed with reference to the Fibonacci sequence which supports many natural growth patterns.

By winter the structure is fully revealed, while by summer tree branches will reach out over and onto the walkway giving the treetop experience it was intended for.

While the installation could perhaps be longer it is certainly fit for purpose and well worth a visit.