HISTORY:NATO’s forecourt sculpture, affectionately known as the “NATO star”, was a unique and recognisable feature of the Alliance’s first headquarters in Belgium.
Following a suggestion made by the Greek representative of the Group, Belgian architect Raymond Huyberechts designed a motif inspired by the NATO logo: a stylised “rose des vents” cut by two circles representing the old and new continent. It would be made of a factory-oxidised steel whose red-brown tint would not be affected by atmospheric agents.