Tr(ee)logy

Tr(ee)logy is a series of three temporary architectural installations 'planted' in the South Kensington tube station forecourt during the London 2012 Olympics. Its purpose is to rediscover and share London's invisible heritage of secrets, strange tales and forgotten stories. This is a city with an extraordinarily rich source of secrets and strange tales dating back centuries – sometimes the stories seem to vanish only to be rediscovered. Trees, a symbol of strength and long-term sustainability, are traditionally planted in the UK and in many cultures to celebrate accomplishments, mark rites of passage or honor life; in this case they celebrate the Olympic event. Apart from presenting London's invisible heritage of stories, Tr(ee)logy functions as a gathering hub and meeting point. Walking around London, pedestrians can pause to discover the strange and forgotten tales etched on the installations. The installation was commissioned by the Mayor of London, following a call for proposals for the Greater London Authority’s ‘City Dressing’ programme. It belongs in the Mayor’s WONDER series of ‘incredible installations,’ which aims to celebrate the capital’s design talent by showcasing cutting edge architectural projects throughout London.