Human Pylons Iceland

From afar, or in poor visibility, they may look like giant humanoids, but upon closer inspection, you’ll see this installation by Choi+Shine is actually electricity pylons. That’s right, these giant human-shaped pylons carry electricity cables across the country’s beautiful landscape, and would only require slight alterations to existing designs. Continue reading for more pictures and information.

Human Pylons Iceland
Human Pylons Iceland
Human Pylons Iceland

“Making only minor alterations to well established steel-framed tower design, we have created a series of towers that are powerful, solemn and variable. These iconic pylon-figures will become monuments in the landscape. Seeing the pylon-figures will become an unforgettable experience, elevating the towers to something more than merely a functional design of necessity,” said the firm.

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