# Tripylon

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Content updated: 2026-06-22

Tripylon is a stainless-steel sculpture by Roland Phleps, positioned at the University Hospital in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. Its polished metal catches light and throws reflections. The work belongs to concrete art, where geometric forms emphasise structure and balance over representation. Squares, rectangles, circles and ellipses shape its visual language.

Phleps combined sculpture with medicine, working as a neurologist and psychiatrist alongside his artistic practice. He was born in 1924 in Hermannstadt, Romania. His geometric compositions use simple forms to create balance through their relationships. He founded the Foundation for Concrete Art in 1997.

The title suggests three entrances or gates, inviting viewers to examine the structure from multiple angles. Its form encourages careful observation. Phleps promoted concrete art through exhibitions and educational programmes. Polished surfaces produce shadows and reflections.

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## Photos

- ![](https://mytuur-bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/image_Tripylon_6706b2e87b0e24caa4448a8b_0.jpg) — [Image: wikimedia](https://commons.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dreitor_20200425_c.jpg)

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