Dreaming of a village? Here in Hellersdorf stands the Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture. It evokes a sense of rural nostalgia. It is a deliberate artistic statement.
The Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture was created by Inge Mahn. It was completed in 1995. The sculpture is located near the Teterower Ring in Hellersdorf.
Before the Groẞsiedlung Hellersdorf was built this area was a small village. It was primarily an agricultural estate. It lacked even a village church. This absence was not addressed in the urban planning of the 1980s.
The Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture addresses the contradiction. It highlights the contrast between urban design and rural outskirts. It encourages residents to identify with their surroundings. It promotes awareness of their environment. The sculpture offers a poignant reflection. It makes you think about the relationship between city and country.
The Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture is made of five light-colored sandstone blocks. They form a tower-like structure. The tower tapers upwards. It goes from 900 cm to 75 cm in diameter.
A cone-shaped copper roof tops the sandstone blocks. Atop the roof sits a wind rose. Above that, a gilded sphere catches the light. Finally, a copper weather vane in the shape of a rooster crowns the entire sculpture.
In 1994, a competition was held. The Wohnungsbausgesellschaft Hellersdorf commissioned an artwork. Dr Brigitte Hammer conceived the concept. It was to mark the entrances to the locality. WoGeHe was the client. Today, ArwoBau owns the Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture.
Inge Mahn’s design was chosen for execution. The aim was to create a piece of art. It would mark the western boundary of the Groẞsiedlung Hellersdorf.
The Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture brings a bit of village charm to Berlin. It uses familiar images. The kirchturm or church tower and the weather vane remind us of simpler times. It encourages us to think about where we are. It makes us consider the past and the present.
Take a moment to appreciate the Turm, Wetterhahn und Windrose Sculpture. It is more than just art. It is a symbol of Hellersdorf’s unique identity. It represents the blend of rural heritage and modern urban living.