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Witch’s Ascent (architecture)
Witch’s Ascent is a site-specific installation designed as both a memorial and a contemplative structure. Located on a small island in Ireland and accessed by a narrow bridge, the project responds to the history of women accused of witchcraft and executed in isolation.
The structure is organized as a cylindrical tower built from a series of stacked rings clad in charred timber. The blackened exterior recalls traditional burning practices while reinforcing the project’s somber tone. Inside, a spiral staircase winds upward around a central core, gradually transitioning the visitor from the open ground level to an enclosed lookout above.
From the top, the landscape unfolds in every direction, offering a quiet moment of stillness and perspective. The experience is both spatial and symbolic, an ascent that mirrors the act of reclaiming history through presence and reflection.
*In collaboration with Nada Abdulmagied.
*Location: Wexford, Ireland
*Size: 164 sm
*Date: Competition for Buildner 2022
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