Mae West, Hyperboloid sculpture in Bogenhausen, Germany.
The 52-meter tall carbon fiber structure presents a curved silhouette with a wide base of 32 meters narrowing to 19.5 meters at its summit.
Following debates about size and cost in the Munich city council, construction of the structure commenced in October 2010 and finished in January 2011.
Rita McBride's design references American actress Mae West through its curved form, creating a connection between architectural design and feminine representation.
The sculpture stands at Effnerplatz, where multiple tram and bus lines intersect, making it accessible through Munich's public transportation system.
Munich tram lines run directly through the base of the structure, integrating public transportation with the architectural design in an uncommon arrangement.
Location: Bogenhausen
Location: Munich
Inception: February 2011
Architects: Rita McBride
Creator: Rita McBride
Height: 520 cm
Made from material: carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer
GPS coordinates: 48.15260,11.61450
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:17
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