Zandwacht

The Zandwacht sculpture rises 12 meters high with a length of 20 meters and width of 40 meters, constructed from 92 concrete elements.

Completed in 2015 as part of the Sleutelwerken public art initiative, this structure marked the completion of the Maasvlakte 2 land reclamation project.

The structure represents three stages of dune formation, illustrating the natural processes that shape the Dutch coastal landscapes through wind-blown sand patterns.

Visitors can walk through the sculpture and use its integrated seating areas while observing container terminals, the North Sea, and the Zeeland coast.

The concrete elements match the color of Maasvlakte beach sand, creating a visual connection between the industrial port and natural coastal environment.

Location: Rotterdam

Location: Maasvlakte

Inception: 2015

Creator: Observatorium

Height: 12 m

Length: 20 m

Width: 40 m

Made from material: concrete

Part of: Sleutelwerken

Address: Maasvlakteboulevard, 3199 Maasvlakte Rotterdam, Nederland 3199 RB 3199 RB

Website: https://bkor.nl/beelden/zandwacht

GPS coordinates: 51.92194,3.98472

Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:53