Volunteers Construct Sixth Landscape Cube in Herne, Offering Elevated Views

In Herne, Belgium, a group of dedicated volunteers is busy constructing the town's sixth landscape cube, an artistic structure designed to enhance the local scenery and provide visitors with unique vantage points. These wooden cubes, scattered throughout the municipality, have become popular attractions for walkers and cyclists, offering a chance to climb or enter them for panoramic views. The initiative began in 2016 with the creation of the first cube, named Pieter, near the old Carthusian monastery. Subsequent cubes, including Icarus, Mayken, and Dulle Griet, were added in various locations, with a cube-shaped canopy at the Dominican monastery marking the provisional end of the series in 2019. Now, Joris Verreycken and William De Ridder have rallied a new team of volunteers to build a sixth cube. This latest installation will be situated in the village park behind the town hall and is described as the largest and most technically demanding cube yet. It will measure 4.20 meters in height, width, and depth. "Visitors will be able to stand on top of the cube to enjoy a beautiful view over the Mark Valley," Verreyken explained. Significantly, a newly constructed boardwalk will ensure that wheelchair users can also access the cube. Constructed from 12 tons of Oregon pine, a durable and mold-resistant wood, the sixth landscape cube is expected to be finished by the end of September. By that time, the adjacent new village park, which is currently under development, should also be ready. The official inauguration ceremony is scheduled for the spring of 2027.

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Visitors will be able to stand on top of the cube to enjoy a beautiful view over the Mark Valley.