CHAPTER 1
HORIZON
The idea of the horizon refers to the endeavor of expanding the frontier of a territory, while at the same time defining the space of “the other”. We start the tour with a journey through the pillars underneath an architecture of gateways, considering how this architecture extends into the radars and drones patrolling Europe’s external borders. Colliding with Fortress Europe, we discover how military equipment outlines the European horizon as well as its logistics.
HORIZON
The idea of the horizon refers to the endeavor of expanding the frontier of a territory, while at the same time defining the space of “the other”. We start the tour with a journey through the pillars underneath an architecture of gateways, considering how this architecture extends into the radars and drones patrolling Europe’s external borders. Colliding with Fortress Europe, we discover how military equipment outlines the European horizon as well as its logistics.
1. Centraal
Station, completed
in 2015 and designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects Location: Kiningin Julianaplein
2. Europol by Quinst Wintermans Architects, completed in 2011. Location: Eisenawerlaan 73
in 2015 and designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects Location: Kiningin Julianaplein
2. Europol by Quinst Wintermans Architects, completed in 2011. Location: Eisenawerlaan 73
3.
Smart-S Mk2, 3D
multibeam naval radar
4. Herakles, 3D multifunctional radar
5. V-Fides, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
4. Herakles, 3D multifunctional radar
5. V-Fides, Unmanned Underwater Vehicle