Public art & sculpture · London
Windwand
In or near City of London.
Windwand — Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.
Christine Matthews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Westferry · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Windwand is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.". Coordinates: 51.5058°, -0.0281°.
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Official information
Windwand is a 50-metre high sculpture made of red carbon fibre, designed by Ron Arad. It stands in Canary Riverside and is notable for its ability to flex gently in the wind, challenging traditional perceptions of tall structures in the area.
Place summary
Windwand is a public artwork located in the Tower Hamlets area of London, postcode E14. This distinctive structure is known for its unique design and serves as a notable landmark within the urban landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5058, -0.0281
- District
- Tower Hamlets
- Parish
- Tower Hamlets, unparished area
- Postcode
- E14 8RR
- Parliamentary constituency
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- Nearest railway station
- Westferry — 0.4 km
- Official site
- canarywharf.com
Sources
- osm: n2093792765 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Windwand?
- Windwand is in London, United Kingdom (postcode E14 8RR), in the parish of Tower Hamlets, unparished area.
- What is Windwand?
- Windwand — Public artwork (sculpture) by Ron Arad.
- How do I get to Windwand?
- The nearest railway station is Westferry, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode E14 8RR.
- How do I get to Windwand?
- The nearest railway station is Westferry, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode E14 8RR.