A concrete block is a visible/recognisable barrier, a conspicuous obstacle behind which you feel safe. Politicians are positive: they can very physically show that a human life matters to them. A pompous concrete block as a symbol for the government taking care of its citizens.

But what if an anti-terrorism obstacles gets a new/different look? Why not transform it into an attractive object that even invites people to sit, lie, climb and play on it?

For years, studio mo man tai has been experimenting and exploring the limits of “printable” forms in 3D concrete printing (3DCP). “With our project “beren op de weg” we will take it to a new level by creating organic shaped concrete pieces.”