Surface Tension: First Encounters with the Thames Edge

Looking across the reach. The Thames is not just a water body but a moving border. I’m interested in the tension between the industrial horizon—the cranes and the barrier—and the soft, fluctuating edge of the salt marsh.

A moment of stillness amidst the tidal flow. Observing the non-human residents allows for a reading of the river that ignores property lines and focus on habitat connectivity.

Framing the marsh. Using the bird hide to mediate the view. It’s a lesson in 'constructed viewing'—how can we design spaces that allow us to witness ecology without disturbing its delicate balance?