The Dutch architectural office NEXT Architects created yet another innovative masterpiece, a geometrical form of a staircase & walkway( Corten steel) known as Carnisselande, situated in Netherlands on a rigid slope overlooking Rotterdam.
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The walkway is supposed to be an illusion and instead you can’t actually walk around it, due to the fact that the upside-down naturally transforms to right-side up. The architects explained that “Based on the principal of the Möbius strip, the continuous route of the stair is a delusion.
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We are intrigued by the Mobius strip, by its characteristic of having only one surface, no top nor bottom & “When used as a path, it suggests a continuity, but crossing that path is – at least physically – an impossibility.”
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In other words in order to approach the ‘sculpture’, the guests simply walk on at any low point from the grass and walk around, but they cannot complete the absolute circle as the walkway is profoundly an illusion of a loop.
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Anastasia Andreieva is an accomplished Architectural Projects Editor at Arch2O, bringing a unique blend of linguistic expertise and design enthusiasm to the team. Born and raised in Ukraine, she holds a Master’s degree in Languages from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Her deep passion for architecture and visual storytelling led her to transition from translation and editorial roles into the world of design media. With a keen eye for conceptual clarity and narrative structure, Anastasia curates and presents global architectural projects with precision and flair. She is particularly drawn to parametric and digital design, cultural context, and emerging voices in architecture. When I’m not analyzing the latest architectural trends, you’ll probably find me searching for hidden gems in cityscapes or appreciating the beauty of well-crafted spaces. After all, great design—like great connections—can be found in the most unexpected places. Speaking of connections, because architecture isn’t the only thing that brings people together.