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Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

This doughnut-shaped pavilion by Scottish artist Aeneas Wilder offers visitors a view across the landscape of Limburg, Belgium, from behind a ring of wooden slats (+ slideshow).

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Named Untitled #158, the wooden structure is positioned on a hillside and is lifted up on legs as the ground slopes away beneath it.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

An open doorway leads into the pavilion, inviting anyone to step inside.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

The project is one in a series of permanent structures instigated by the Z33 gallery for public spaces in the Haspengouw region. Other completed projects include a see-through church.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Photography is by Kristof Vrancken.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Here's a project description from Wilder's website:


Pit, Art in the public space of Borgloon

Untitled # 158.

This permanent public art installation was the culmination of several years project development between Z33 and Aeneas Wilder.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

The resulting installation, Untitled # 158, is an architectural construction consisting of a 360° wooden chamber projecting horizontally from the side of a small valley in the province of Limburg.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

The structure sits close to the hamlet of Kerniel in the proximity of the Klooster van Colen and references the religious heritage of the surrounding area, the historical development of town settlements from the middle ages as well as the natural cycle of this rich agricultural landscape.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Materials: Douglas Fir, stainless steel, tropical hardwood, concrete.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Size: 1700cm x 1700cm x 520cm.

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder

Date: May 4th 2012

Untitled #158 by Aeneas Wilder