SPIRAL
3.8 tonnes of folded steel challenging gravity.
SPIRAL is a permanent sculpture for ABT, advisors in building technology in Velp, the Netherlands, made from 3.8 tonnes of folded steel. The intricate design creates a self-supporting structure that remains open to the influence of wind, allowing the sculpture to move with its environment and appear alive. This marks Daan Roosegaarde’s first permanent public sculpture, symbolizing a fusion of art and structural design.
During his third year at the fine art academy, Roosegaarde won a competition to create SPIRAL for ABT’s anniversary. Based on Daan’s original cardboard model, the steel sculpture was realized in collaboration with ABT engineers, blending creative vision with technical expertise.
SPIRAL reflects Roosegaarde’s interest in art that interacts with its surroundings. Its open design, responsive to natural elements, mirrors ABT’s expertise in building technology, blending art with functionality.
As a permanent artwork at ABT, SPIRAL enhances its environment while embodying the connection between art and engineering.
Select Exhibitions
Studio
March 15, 2017
Drawings of SPIRAL
These initial spiral drawings marked the beginning of Daan Roosegaarde's first permanent artwork, SPIRAL, exploring the balance between interactivity, defying gravity, and the 3.8 tonnes of steel required to make the structure stand upright.
Lectures
April 12, 2011
Lecture at Design Academy Eindhoven
The Source Programme, curated by Saskia van Stein, features lectures by internationally renowned experts. On April 20, artist Daan Roosegaarde will give a lecture to a select group of Master students.
Studio
August 1, 2010
Prototyping SPIRAL
SPIRAL began as a simple model of twisting steel, marking the first step in bringing this dynamic sculpture to life.