The Lodestar Tower
The Lodestar Tower is a collaborative public art commission by DS Studio, Fishtnk, and Tom Svilans. Located in North Kelowna, British Columbia, this result of this joint effort is a place maker for a new community. Standing 7.5 metres tall, with a radius of four metres, and weighing three metric tons, The Lodestar is made from FSC-certified and laminated Yellow Alaskan Cedar, as well as custom-fabricated steel braces. Its shape was dictated solely by the strength and capacity of the wood. With its canopy, lighting and seating, The Lodestar defines the public space and provides a much welcome place to commune.
Client
Location
Date
Project Team
Press & Awards
City of Kelowna
Kelowna, Canada
2023
Dina Sarhane Tom Svilans Mani Mani
Canadian Architect “The Lodestar Tower recently completed in Kelowna, BC,” October 11, 2023
City of Kelowna “Kelowna's Public Art: Lodestar,” City of Kelowna, September 6, 2022
Interior Design Show Toronto “The Economy of Timber,” Panel lecture, January 2024
Kelowna Capital News “Lodestar on the Horizon: 2 new art installations appear in Kelowna,” June 27, 2022
The Daily Courier “Three-year wait over as Kelowna police station adorned with public art,” September 21, 2022
University of Toronto “Mass timber art piece co-created by sessional lecturer Dina Sarhane is unveiled in B.C.,” October 16, 2023
