Conversio

Can a repurposed military hut become art? Here at the Conversio sculpture in Mannheim’s Taylor Business Park, you’ll see exactly that. The Conversio, created by artist Philipp Morlock, isn’t your typical art piece. It began its life as a corrugated iron Nissen hut, used by the military. Morlock deconstructed this very hut, once numbered 401 at the former Taylor Barracks, and stored it. In 2019, he resurrected it near its original site, but with a twist. The Conversio now stands tilted at a 19% incline. Its walls have been removed. This transformed military structure, the Conversio, now acts as a giant periscope, framing views of the park. Its steel roof gleams in the sun, a testament to its industrial past. It invites you to peer through, to contemplate the conversion of function and the interplay of history and art. The Conversio stands as a unique blend of industrial architecture and artistic vision. It serves as a reminder of the site’s military history, now transformed into a space for business and creativity. Look through the Conversio and see the park anew, framed by this unusual sculpture. Consider the transformation. Reflect on how the mundane can become extraordinary. The Conversio at Taylor Business Park is more than a sculpture. It’s a conversation starter, a testament to reinvention, a unique landmark in Mannheim’s artistic landscape.