# Giant Wood Woven Sculptures 'Sandworm' by Marco Casagrande and C-Lab is a Massive Beach Structure By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandworm References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20277/casagrande-laboratory-sandworm-at-beaufort04.html) & [marcocasagrande.fi](http://marcocasagrande.fi/) 'Sandworm' is a [giant sheltering structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus) made entirely from willow tree branches and sand. Created by Finnish architects Marco Casagrande and C-Lab, this sculpture lies in a [sand dune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-sandsara) in Wenduine, Belgium. This massive public art statuary runs 45 meters in length with a height and width of 10 meters; it was made for beach goers to appreciate the drastic light and shadowing effects. It's an organic shell made with willow branches that are woven throughout the entire structure, creating a really fascinating facade when observing from inside. From afar, the art work looks like a giant sleeping on its side; it's been coined as "weak architecture," which means it's something made by humans with a desire to be a part of mother nature. Take a trip to this beach to get a glimpse 'Sandworm,' which is on display up until the end of September. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20277/casagrande-laboratory-sandworm-at-beaufort04.html), [marcocasagrande.fi](http://marcocasagrande.fi/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Giant Wood Woven Sculptures:** The trend of creating large-scale sculptures using natural materials like wood and woven techniques to create unique and immersive experiences. - **Organic Architecture:** The trend of constructing architectural structures that integrate with natural surroundings, blurring the boundaries between built and natural environments. - **Art in Nature:** The trend of showcasing large art installations in natural settings, providing visitors with a unique and thought-provoking experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Sculpture:** This industry can leverage the trend to create large-scale artworks that engage audiences and enhance the aesthetic value of public spaces. - **Tourism and Outdoor Recreation:** This industry can benefit from the trend by promoting destinations that offer immersive and visually striking art installations in natural settings. - **Architecture and Design:** This industry can explore the trend to create environmentally-conscious structures that harmonize with the surrounding landscape and contribute positively to the built environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folk Creature Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibredog.md) - [Sand Dune-Inspired Sculptural Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-light.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Otherworldly Wooden Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-sculptures-1.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Resin Gravity Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-tree.md)