For the past twenty or so years, new life forms called “strandbeests” have been roaming the coasts of the Netherlands. These beach creatures have been evolving into self dependent species and in some cases can be seen living in herds. Powered by wing like sails, they harmoniously traverse the soft ground with numerous spindly legs. The strandbeests majestically transform mundane materials such as pvc tubes, zip-ties and soda bottles into complex and stunningly elegant movement.

In the summer of 2015, in the context of the remarkable architecture event called EASA (European Architecture Students Assembly), we have created and built a new species of this evolving form of life on the work of the great progenitor Theo Jansen. 

PVC electricity tubes are the main materials of the beast’s construction. Its light aspect makes it easier for the beast to move in the wind, even around 10 mph. Below, you can observe the construction process of the beast.