solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands

Rob Voerman’s sculptural platform lands in the Netherlands

 

Take Off, the latest work by Dutch artist Rob Voerman is a sculptural viewing platform located on a hill in Schuytgraaf, a residential neighborhood in Arnhem-South, Netherlands. The installation reflects Voerman’s signature artistic duality, where utopian ideals meet apocalyptic undertones. Designed as a space that is protective and forward-looking, the structure incorporates spacecraft-like forms, inviting visitors to engage with its layered meanings. Offering panoramic views of the surrounding area, Take Off functions as a landmark and a platform for imagination, discussion, and critical reflection.

 

Every evening, a red light atop the structure blinks for four hours, powered sustainably by a solar panel and battery. This detail adds a futuristic element that resonates with Voerman’s exploration of alternative perspectives and visionary possibilities. The bold architectural design of the platform, featuring oval windows and vibrant glass accents, exemplifies the artist’s style.

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
images courtesy of Rob Voerman

 

 

take off showcases its spacecraft-like futuristic form

 

Rob Voerman, a multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans architectural constructions, sculptures, and staged photography, is renowned for his explorations of societal transformation and resilience. Take Off was commissioned by the Arnhem municipality with the financial contribution by the Mondriaan Foundation and BPD Cultuurfonds. The work is part of a series of five artworks for the Schuytgraaf Neighbourhood, a project curated by Fleur Junier with the contribution of Stichting Plaatsmaken for its coordination. Crafted from durable materials such as aluminum, galvanized steel, and plexiglass, the work integrates into its environment while showcasing its futuristic aesthetic.

 

Voerman’s work is included in collections such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York, the UCLA Hammer Museum in Los Angeles, and the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. With Take Off, he continues to expand his exploration of architecture as a creative language, offering a thought-provoking addition to his portfolio that connects community and artistic vision.

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
Take Off, the latest work by Dutch artist Rob Voerman is a sculptural viewing platform located on a hill

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
the installation reflects Voerman’s signature artistic duality

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
where utopian ideals meet apocalyptic undertones

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
designed as a space that is protective and forward-looking

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
the structure incorporates spacecraft-like forms, inviting visitors to engage with its layered meanings

solar-powered-platform-rob-voerman-spaceship-form-netherlands-11-27-2024-designboom-1800-02

offering panoramic views of the surrounding area, Take Off functions as a landmark

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
every evening, a red light atop the structure blinks for four hours

solar-powered viewing platform by rob voerman takes on spaceship form in the netherlands
powered sustainably by a solar panel and battery

solar-powered-platform-rob-voerman-spaceship-form-netherlands-11-27-2024-designboom-1800-03

oval windows and vibrant glass accents, exemplifies the artist’s style

 

 

project info:

 

name: Take Off
artist: Rob Voerman | @voermanr
location: Arnhem-South, Netherlands

 

 

designboom has received this project from our DIY submissions feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.

 

edited by: thomai tsimpou | designboom

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