The Via Francigena is an ancient road and pilgrimage route running from the cathedral city of Canterbury in England, through France and Switzerland, to Rome and then to Puglia, Italy. Today some pilgrims still follow in Sigeric's ancient footsteps (Archbishop of Canterbury from 990 to 994) and travel on foot, on horseback or by bicycle on the Via Francigena.

This project explores the concept of “the follower” to give the traveller an insight into the history and future of the road. On the one hand, it allows the traveller to experience the sense of hardship when Willibald first opened up the road, a difficult and frozen history. On the other hand, through the growth of the characteristic landscape, the traveller is given a sense of the countless incense-bearers who will walk with them through the ages, symbolising a vibrant future.

The design takes into account the historical and cultural significance of the site, as well as the role of the hedge in preserving biodiversity and improving the environment, and creates a landmark for the pilgrimage path through landscapes, guiding the traveller along the way so that the road is always vibrant and never forgotten.