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Carles Enrich Studio's timber scaffolding

reactivates 13th-century lookout tower
By Stu Robarts   18 Feb 2020

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Merola’s Tower was constructed as a lookout point in the 13th century Credit: Carles Enrich Studio West Lothian Leisure

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The firm's aims were to support and preserve the structure, but also to activate
it as an attraction for visitors.

The solution to achieve both was to construct an accompanying timber frame for
the tower that acts like scaffolding to provide structural support while allowing
visitors to experience the heritage tower up close.

The footprint of the frame mirrors where that of the collapsed portion of POLICY
Merola’s stood, giving a sense of how it once looked, while an internal staircase Active workforce
makes it possible to view the remaining portion right the way up to the top. UK Active’s Alex Lucas explains
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What's more, a platform at the top means that the tower renews its original use how the fitness and
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An internal staircase allows visitors to climb the tower Credit: Carles Enrich Studio
The staircase also makes it possible for visitors to view the remaining portion of the tower right the way up to
the top Credit: Carles Enrich Studio

A platform at the top means that the tower renews its original use as a lookout point Credit: Carles Enrich
Studio

Visitors are now able to take in views of the surrounding area Credit: Carles Enrich Studio
The footprint of the new structure mirrors where that of the collapsed portion of Merola’s stood Credit: Carles
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