Saar Polygon

Nevertheless, the history of the coal mining industry, along with its associated traditions, is part of the region's heritage.

In the setting of the coal mining industry ending, an organization called “Bergbauerbe Saar Association” was founded whose stated purpose is to promote the cultural heritage of mining with the establishment of a landmark that celebrates the contribution that the miners had in the region.

147 designs were submitted, and the winner of the competition was the Berlin architect duo Katja Pfeiffer and Oliver Sachse.

[1][4] Their design for a walk-through large-scale sculpture demonstrates multiple mountain motifs as a symbol of change and is intended appear to be a gateway into the future.

[1] This pile, with an area of about 50 hectares, rises about 150 meters above the surrounding Saar Valley.