History
The Exbury Egg is a 2013 collaborative project. PAD Studio, SPUD Group, and artist Stephen Turner conceived the structure. Local boat-builder Paul Baker constructed the vessel. It served as an off-grid art and research residency for artist Stephen Turner for one year. The project later toured as an exhibition.
Architecture
The structure takes a biomorphic form. It measures approximately 6 meters long, with a diameter of 2.8 to 3 meters. Reclaimed cedar and locally-sourced Douglas Fir compose its main shell. Glass epoxy reinforces the hull. The design is off-grid, powered by solar energy.
Setting
The Exbury Egg floats on the Beaulieu River. This location lies within a tidal estuary. It occupies a sensitive conservation area of the New Forest, Hampshire, UK. The structure rises and falls with the daily tides, reflecting the changing light of the estuary.
Specifications
Collaborative project by PAD Studio, SPUD Group, and artist Stephen Turner. Constructed 2013. Dimensions 6 meters long, 2.8-3 meters diameter. Materials: reclaimed cedar, Douglas Fir, glass epoxy. Off-grid, solar-powered. Category: Residential.
