Wachau Valley - Boat trip.

Durnstein - A baroque wedding cake.

Wachau Valley - Boat trip.

Pictured above is Durnstein located along the Danube valley between Melk and Krems, one of the most beautiful stretches of river valley in Europe. The area is a UNESCO world heritage site and has been settled continuously for over 30,000 years.

Upon his return from the Third Crusade Richard Lion Heart was held prisoner in the castle which overlooks the town by Duke Leopold V of Babenburg, the predecessors to the Viennese Hapsburg's, from 1192 until his release in 1193 after the payment of a hefty ransom.

The town itself is a perfectly preserved medieval and baroque example and sits perfectly within its surrounding context.

Entwerfen - Final review drawing set.

Axonometric, aerial perspective of the tower. At over 50m tall this provides viewing platforms, a restaurant and cafe in the upper two enclosed levels as well as three diving boards into one of the outdoor pools proposed as part of the masterplan landscaping.

Entwerfen - Final review drawing set.

View underneath an artist studio and pier, illustrating how it could engage and define the environment below it or the 'sixth elevation'.

Entwerfen - Final review drawing set.

View along the boardwalk/pier from Le Touquet town indicating the artist studio in exhibition formation.

Entwerfen - Final review drawing set.

View showing one of the artist studios in context along the beach with several of the smaller beach shelters in the foreground.

Entwerfen - Final review drawing set.

Detailed construction section of the artist studio and a typical axonometric detail.