The Silent Box in the heart of Brussels
20 May 2014 - 27 Jun 2014
Is the sound of car honking driving you nuts? Or maybe it’s the sound of the traffic that you can’t handle. And the pigeons cooing… we won’t go there. Even if it were only for a second, one thing is on your mind: a moment of silence in the heart of Brussels.
The Silent Box project
The Flemish NGO “Vorminfplus Citizenne » recently launched “BE SSST », a project that aims to let the people of Brussels enjoy more silent moments and calm spaces throughout their city. To do this, the association has started up different activities and has built a limited time installation: the Silent Box.
The Silent Box is a soundproof, transparent four walled structure that allows citizens to relax for 10 whole minutes completely blocked out from the commotion of the city.
Where to find the Silent Box
The Silent Box will move around different spots in Brussels:
- Wednesday, May 21: Rue du marché aux porcs from 11 am to 6 pm
- Saturday, May 24: Quai à la Houille from 12 pm to 8 pm
- Wednesday, May 28: Rue du marché aux porcs from 11h to 6 pm
- Tuesday, June 3: Place de la Monnaie from 11 am to 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 4: Place de la Monnaie from 11 am to 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 12: Central Station from 11 am to 6 pm
- Wednesday, June 18: Central Station from 11 am to 6 pm
- Friday, June 27: Parc Sainte-Elisabeth in Koekelberg during the Festival Plazey from 1 pm to 8 pm
- Saturday, June 28: Parc Sainte-Elisabeth in Koekelberg during Festival Plazey from 1 pm to 8 pm
Everybody in Brussels is invited to share their experience in the #silentbox via Twitter and Facebook!
