Meander

Peter von Tiesenhausen

Meander' is a living wall designed to help with the Elbow River bank stabilization and provides habitat for nesting birds, insects, and vegetation.

About this work

Artist Peter von Tiesenhausen worked collaboratively with engineers, entomologists, and a local concrete manufacturer to create a 100-metre long stabilizing wall along the Elbow River. Rather than create a solid concrete wall, the artist integrated cavities within the design to facilitate the natural growth of vegetation such as trees, lichen, and mosses while providing habitat for birds and insects. The artist hopes that within a few years, the manmade structure will be overtaken with natural elements so the boundary between constructed and nature disappears. 'Meander' will be a living sculpture, changing with the seasons and the animals that make it home.

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Title
Meander
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Functional
Creator
Peter von Tiesenhausen(Artist)

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Elbow River along Riverdale Avenue SW

Elbow River along Riverdale Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2S 0P1

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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Meander

Peter von Tiesenhausen

Meander' is a living wall designed to help with the Elbow River bank stabilization and provides habitat for nesting birds, insects, and vegetation.

About this work

Artist Peter von Tiesenhausen worked collaboratively with engineers, entomologists, and a local concrete manufacturer to create a 100-metre long stabilizing wall along the Elbow River. Rather than create a solid concrete wall, the artist integrated cavities within the design to facilitate the natural growth of vegetation such as trees, lichen, and mosses while providing habitat for birds and insects. The artist hopes that within a few years, the manmade structure will be overtaken with natural elements so the boundary between constructed and nature disappears. 'Meander' will be a living sculpture, changing with the seasons and the animals that make it home.

Details

Title
Meander
Type
Functional
Creator
Peter von Tiesenhausen(Artist)

Location & access

Elbow River along Riverdale Avenue SW

Elbow River along Riverdale Avenue SW

Calgary, Alberta, CA T2S 0P1

Publicly accessible
Google Maps

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Last updated March 20, 2026

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