Reading Between The Lines, Steel art installation in Borgloon, Belgium
The structure consists of 100 horizontal steel layers supported by 2000 columns, creating a transparent church silhouette in the countryside landscape.
The 2011 installation draws inspiration from the region's ecclesiastical heritage, where Borgloon previously contained more than 24 religious buildings.
This architectural creation by Gijs Van Vaerenbergh transforms traditional church design into a contemporary statement about perception and spatial relationships.
The installation stands 10 meters tall on a concrete foundation and remains accessible throughout the year via a designated parking area.
The carefully spaced steel plates, measuring 10 millimeters thick with 90-millimeter gaps, generate different visual effects based on viewing angles.
Location: Borgloon
Creator: Gijs Van Vaerenbergh
Made from material: weathering steel
GPS coordinates: 50.79540,5.35146
Latest update: May 29, 2025 06:21
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