Torentje van Drienerlo, Art tower at University of Twente, Netherlands.
A church tower spire emerges from a campus pond, creating an illusion of a submerged structure with a rooster-topped weathervane at its peak.
Dutch artist Wim T. Schippers created this installation in 1979 as part of a regulation requiring one percent of construction costs dedicated to art projects.
The tower generates numerous interpretations about the relationship between science and faith, reflecting the academic setting of the University of Twente.
Located near the Theatercafe in the Vrijhof building along Drienerlolaan, the tower serves as a central meeting point for campus activities and events.
Students participate in annual swimming events to the tower during university celebrations, while winter transforms the surrounding pond into a skating venue.
Location: Enschede
Inception: 1979
Architects: Wim T. Schippers
Creator: Wim T. Schippers
Part of: Sleutelwerken
GPS coordinates: 52.24273,6.85348
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:12
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