Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
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Tower of Unity
Laurian Ghinitoiu

Tower of Unity

The Tower of Unity is one of the most recent additions to the ever-evolving Open Mind Places project in Sauerland. The process of building the tower itself became a unifying experience for the community, strengthening bonds and fostering a sense of purpose as participants worked together toward a common goal.

photo_credit Laurian Ghinitoiu
Laurian Ghinitoiu
photo_credit Laurian Ghinitoiu
Laurian Ghinitoiu
photo_credit Christoph Hesse Architects
Christoph Hesse Architects
photo_credit Christoph Hesse Architects
Christoph Hesse Architects

At its core lies a foundation of natural stones, each carefully carried and placed by participants to form a circular seating area that invites connection and conversation.

photo_credit Laurian Ghinitoiu
Laurian Ghinitoiu

Wild wine plants growing at the corners underscore the fundamental role of nature within the community. The upper framework is composed of interconnected steel rods, symbolizing each individual of the 220 community members of Referinghausen and uniting their efforts into a shared vision of togetherness. By integrating nature, art, and collaboration, the Tower of Unity embodies the essence of the Open Mind Places project fostering a profound sense of belonging, purpose, collective inspiration, and action.

photo_credit Christoph Hesse Architects
Christoph Hesse Architects
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