Brooklands Sculpture

Conceived as an integral part of the building and site rather than a stand-alone piece, the ‘Brooklands Sculpture’ is situated directly over the course of the ‘Solomon Straight’ of the world-famous Brooklands Race Track, forming the lobby centrepiece of a major new hotel. The course of the track is mapped out in plaster on the ceiling of the atrium, and beneath hangs more than 100m of steam-bent Oak which twist and leap around the space, illustrating the route of the racing cars.

Materials: Locally sourced Oak (steam-bent)

Finish: fire-proofing, oil and wax

Dimensions: c. 12m x 8m x 6m

Date: March 2010

Edition: One-off

Location: Surrey UK

Credits:  Charlie Whinney, Edward Whinney, Francesca Morini, Jos Whinney, Alison Ireland, Martin Sellars, Oliver Fyson (engineer), Bucks New University