Secret Operation 610
Utrecht / Netherlands / 2013
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When aircraft Shelter 610 opens its ruthless doors, a monstrous black behemoth slowly
comes driving out. The object revives the mysterious atmosphere of the Cold War and its
accompanying terrifying weaponry. At an almost excruciatingly slow pace, the artwork uses
its caterpillar tracks to cross the seemingly infinite runway. Due to this brutal object's
constantly changing position in the serene landscape, it allows the visitor to experience the
area and the history of the military airbase in new ways.
At the same time, the artwork functions as a working environment for researchers. Their
temporary stay creates opportunities for innovative research programs that otherwise would
be impossible. For example, inside the object, students of the Technical University Delft
(Aerospace / CleanEra) will develop a program for the innovative flying of the 21st century:
"no noise, no carbon, just fly". The old runway is the perfect test site for state of the art
aviation experiments.
The mobile sculpture and shelter 610 are perfect spaces for research, experiment and
innovation for groups coming from various disciplines. The unconventional combination of
nature and Cold War history offers an exciting environment for the development of knowledge
about nature, technology and aviation.
Design: Rietveld Landscape | Studio Frank Havermans
Production: Koos Schaart
Photo: Michiel de Cleene
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When aircraft Shelter 610 opens its ruthless doors, a monstrous black behemoth slowly comes driving out. The object revives the mysterious atmosphere of the Cold War and its accompanying terrifying weaponry. At an almost excruciatingly slow pace, the artwork uses its caterpillar tracks to cross the seemingly infinite runway. Due to this brutal object's constantly changing position in the serene landscape, it allows the visitor to experience the area and the history of the military airbase in...
- Year 2013
- Work finished in 2013
- Client Vrede van Utrecht, Provincie Utrecht, SKOR
- Status Completed works
- Type Exhibitions /Installations
- Websitehttp://www.rietveldlandscape.nl
- Websitehttp://www.frankhavermans.wordpress.com
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