Kielder Observatory
The new Observatory is located in the hills above Kielder Village. It offers high quality facilities for studying the night sky, taking advantage of the forest's lack of light pollution. In daylight The pier-like structure affords a grand viewpoint for the surrounding hills and forest. The building was designed to high sustainable standards.
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Image courtesy of Peter Sharpe
Programme
Kielder
Artist(s)
Charles Barclay Architects.
Client
Kielder Partnership
Location
Kielder
Project Management
Kielder Partnership
Completion Date
2008
