Cybernetic Light Tower, Modernist tower in Parc de la Boverie, Belgium.
The 52-meter-tall steel structure incorporates moving metal panels, multicolor projectors, and electronic sensors to create an interactive display of light and sound.
Built in 1961 by Nicolas Schöffer, the tower remained inactive from 1970 until 2016 when a complete renovation restored its original functions and mechanisms.
The tower represents an early example of cybernetic art, merging architectural design with electronic systems that respond to environmental conditions like light, noise, and wind.
The tower operates through an electronic control system in the nearby Palais des Congrès, managing 120 projectors and 12 musical sequences throughout performances.
Environmental sensors, including microphones, light detectors, hygrometers, and anemometers, collect data that determines the tower's automated light and sound responses.
Location: Liège
Architects: Nicolas Schöffer
Architectural style: cybernetic art
Height: 52 m
Address: Esplanade de l'Europe 1
GPS coordinates: 50.62912,5.57484
Latest update: May 28, 2025 09:00
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