round balers, photo by pizzodisevo 
silage blobs, photo by snerzLate-summer rural landscapes: Hay bales scattered in a field in the glowing afternoon sun. However, rationalization is going to change this atmospheric picture. Some regions – mostly in Europe, are replacing the traditional round balers by silages: Hay completely sealed in plastic – like "Blobitecture". Of course, the silage blobs have a certain aesthetic appeal but are they still flowery?
silage blobs in Austria, photo by anarchitecture(literature tip for German speaking readers: Friedrich Achleitner, Die Plotteggs kommen)
3 comment(s):
Wow!
Unbelievable and amazing architectural work! My complements are always with this good work.
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Atul
nitishrocks
This is an interesting development in agri-tecture. I bet this is more environmentally friendly, because there is less grain lost to spoilage, especially if they use cellulose based plastics.
I'd be interested in seeing these hay bale blocks used as a building unit, a la sandbags.
great visuals....
these images remind me of andy goldsworthy's installations....
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