Rotating house, Kinetic art installation at Hasselt roundabout in Tilburg, Netherlands
The Rotating House is a kinetic art installation shaped like a residential building on the Hasselt roundabout in Tilburg. The structure is made of red brick strips, tiles, and large white-framed windows, powered by track wheels that move along rails.
Dutch artist John Körmeling created this installation in 2008 as part of the city's public art program. The project marks one of several experimental structures the artist developed during that period.
The rotating house aligns itself with the flow of traffic on the roundabout, creating a slow dance visible to passing drivers. This connection between the artwork and daily street life makes it part of the neighborhood's visual rhythm.
The structure is easily visible from the roundabout and rotates slowly, allowing visitors to see it from different angles throughout the day. It remains accessible at all times, with interior lighting creating distinct views during evening hours.
The house completes one full rotation every 20 hours, following the direction of traffic flow on the roundabout. An automatic safety system stops the rotation if a vehicle blocks the rails, protecting both drivers and the artwork.
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