The Economic Times

In 2012, Rotterdam transformed 9 discarded wind turbine blades into public seating; 8 years later, the installation gained a new life as an LGBTQI+ landmark

Nine wind turbine blades destined for disposal have been repurposed as public seating at Willemsplein in Rotterdam. This initiative, known as Blade Made, was designed by Superuse and installed in 2012. The seating structure became an LGBTQI+ landmark after it was designated as such in 2020. The blades are held in place by concrete blocks made from recycled rubble from the city.