Helix Spire was a temporary sculptural play toy, a climbing tower, a lookout 25 feet above the ground. Mundane materials were used in a clever way to build a modest climbing toy which provided a good view and a point of reference for gathering and play.
Helix Spire, image courtesy Erich Remash + Chris Thomas
The Helix was designed to be easy to climb, light weight (half ton) relatively inexpensive ($1500), flammable and easy to see from a distance day or night.
Helix Spire, image courtesy Erich Remash + Chris Thomas
The Helix was built twice in 2010. First at LARC near Conway Washington for Critical Massive then in the heart of Nevada’s Black Rock Desert for Burning Man .
+ Design: Erich Remash + Chris Thomas
+ All images courtesy Erich Remash + Chris Thomas
