Even hanging from the ceiling works wonders — an 80-year-old wooden elevator in Australia has been transformed into art

As technology advances, more and more old and discarded items pile up. How can these storied objects be repurposed to become part of the city? Australia has a great example of just that.

What looks like a tornado artwork on a subway station elevator is actually a wooden lift built in 1931 at Sydney’s Wynyard Station. Over time, the station needed newer elevators. Artist Chris Fox wanted to turn this piece of junk into a dazzling urban decoration.

Each layer of steps records countless footsteps and stories. The vintage texture paired with a futuristic structure creates a unique vibe. Coupled with Chris Fox’s interlocking design, it feels like stepping into the future.

This installation, called Interloop, is suspended at the original site of Wynyard Station, where the new meets the old once again.

But crafting this artwork was no easy feat — the wooden elevator sections were each fifty meters long and extremely heavy, requiring a great deal of effort to handle.

During the process, lighter and more durable eco-friendly materials were used as replacements.

It took a team of burly workers to complete the installation, which shows just how heavy the artwork is. To see this piece in person, be sure to stop by the subway station when you’re in Sydney.

Image source:  mymodern.net