Zandwacht, Concrete sculpture in Maasvlakte 2, Netherlands.
Description
Zandwacht is a concrete sculpture in Maasvlakte 2 made from numerous concrete pieces stacked and assembled together. The artwork rises to about 12 meters and spans a large area with built-in seating spots and walking paths through its interior.
History
The sculpture was built in 2015 as part of a public art program for the newly developed port area. It marks the completion of a major land reclamation project that expanded the harbor's usable space.
Culture
The structure connects art with nature by showing how sand dunes move through its wave-like shape. Visitors can experience this representation while walking and understand how wind and time shape the coastal landscape.
Practical
The sculpture is open to the public and can be visited freely with entry points from multiple sides. The best time to visit is in dry weather since the concrete can become slippery when wet.
Did you know?
The concrete elements are colored in a sand tone that resembles the natural beach of Maasvlakte, blending the artwork into the surroundings. This color choice creates a subtle dialogue between the industrial port and the coastal environment nearby.
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