On symbolism and swimmers ease

It's summer. And beach time...Along the Danish beaches a new Life-Saving tower can be seen. The Tower, designed by BBP architects, is a clear an distinctive element that soon will establish itself as Danish beach symbol. It's unmistakable shape and red-white colouring makes it easily recognisable from a distance and puts swimmers at ease.

MoMA has had the pleasure of exhibiting one in 2005. Sam Renseiw took the opportunity, while lingering on the beach at Charlottenlund, to capture some cool ambient beach footage. Enjoy by clicking here or take a stroll to the beach above. (patafilm #210, 01'13'', 5.5MB, Quicktime/mov - Flash version here)