A tilted red platform beckons. It’s Concrete Voyage. Feel the cool smoothness of the epoxy resin underfoot. This isn’t just any platform. It’s art. It’s a statement. Concrete Voyage sits nestled by the Jagdfeldsee in Haar near Munich. Artist Susanne Pittroff created this striking sculpture. It won a 2007 competition. The competition was for art at the Jagdfeldsee. The Bavarian Städtebau an investor in the Jagdfeldzentrum also sponsored it.
Concrete Voyage is more than just a pretty face. It’s a commentary. It speaks to the tension between the original architectural vision for this area and the changes over time. The sculpture’s size is significant. It’s roughly 45 square meters. That mirrors the size of a small apartment. Think about that. The scale reflects the changing face of urban living.
The platform’s incline isn’t accidental. The seven-degree slope mirrors varying building heights. These heights symbolize the shifts in architectural styles since the 1970s. The vibrant red color grabs your attention. It’s symbolic. The color highlights this place’s importance. It’s a place of solitude a place of intimacy.
The steel band embedded in the concrete adds another layer. It’s a subtle wave-like pattern. Follow the lines. They create a playful path. They’re a gentle reminder of the shimmering water below. Concrete Voyage extends the existing terrace. It creates a bridge. It’s a bridge to the unknown. It’s a springboard to a new experience of a familiar place. It’s an invitation. An invitation to explore. An invitation to play. An invitation to simply be.
Concrete Voyage is more than just concrete and steel. It’s a meeting place. A meeting of people a meeting of perspectives. Stand on it. Feel the connection to the water to the surrounding buildings to the history of this place. It’s a place where the reality of the present meets the boundless space of imagination. Remember Concrete Voyage. Remember its quiet power. Remember its invitation.