Copenhagen and New York-based architecture studio Bjarke Ingels Group
(BIG) has designed a 420 ft. tall mixed-use observation tower to serve
as a symbol for the city of Phoenix, Arizona. Located in downtown
Phoenix, the 70,000 sq. ft. Observation Tower shall add a significant
structure to the Phoenix skyline from which to enjoy the city's
spectacular views of the surrounding mountain ranges and dramatic
sunsets. Phoenix-based developer Novawest commissioned the team to
create a destination attraction to provide both tourists and citizens of
Phoenix the chance to enjoy the unique features of the Valley of the
Sun.
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Baumwipfelpfad Observation Tower (Germany)
High altitude walkways grace Baumwipfelpfad, probably the most popular
attraction in the national park of Bavaria, the largest protected forest
in Central Europe. The total length of the structure is 1300 meters,
and its height is 25 meters. The track ends with a dome and a spiral
staircase that leads to the observation deck.
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Daewon Park Observatory (Korea)
Korean architect Changki Yun (Kyungam Architects Associates) designed
this observation tower for the city of Seongnam in Korea. The Daewon
Park Observatory was an entry for a competition but did not win.
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Wind Turbine Observation Tower
Created by Architect Michael Jantzen, the Wind Turbine Observation Tower
is a futuristic power generation concept that seeks to eliminate the
poisonous coal-based electricity generation with something that is much,
much cleaner. The super power turbine features five wind-activated
segments, all of which rotate in different directions to produce
electricity. Of course, the structure is also meant to serve as a public
space with an observation tower allowing people to walk about and savor
the surrounding landscape as well as the magnificence of the tower
itself. The best part is that the electricity generated by the power
turbines will also be used to illuminate the building at night, making
it stand out as a landmark in the area.
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River Mur Observation Tower (Austria)
This observation tower by Munich office Terrain: Loenhart & Mayr
rises over the river Mur at the Austrian border with Slovenia. The
aluminium-clad structure's staircase curls back on itself at the top,
forming a double spiral so that visitors on the way up pass those on the
way down.
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Canton Tower (China)
IBA's Canton Tower is a superbly futuristic building that currently
wears the crown of China's tallest tower. Engineered by Arup, the
twisting skyscraper represents a culmination of architectural beauty and
technical brilliance. Situated on the edge of the Pearl river, this
structure spirals up to 600 meters high, and its perfect hourglass shape
attracts visitors from all over the world to the city of Guangzhou.
The
rooftop has an outdoor public observatory 488 m. (1,601 ft.) above the
ground, which takes the form of a terraced elliptical space roughly the
size of a small city square. Opened in December 2011, it is currently
the highest and largest outdoor observation deck in the world. Sixteen
transparent "crystal" passenger cars, each with a diameter of 3.2 m. (10
ft.), are able to carry four to six people, traveling on a track around
the edge of the tower's roof and taking between 20 to 40 minutes to
circumnavigate the rooftop.
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ArcelorMittal Orbit Tower (England)
The crazy, twisting ArcelorMittal Orbit observation tower in London is
now complete. The spiraling red steel tower provides views of the
Olympic Park, and it was designed by Anish Kapoor, engineered by Cecil
Balmond, and sponsored by ArcelorMittal, a sponsor of the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games and a leading global steel company. The
tower, which is both a structure and a work of art, has been constructed
out of 60% recycled steel and reaches a height of 114.5 meters.
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Seljord Lookout Point (Norway)
Lake Seljord is inhabited by a giant eel-like sea monster named Selma
who overturns boats and dances on the water -- or so say the residents
of Seljord, Norway. Like Nessie, Bigfoot, and the Yeti, there are
hundreds of witnesses who have seen Selma in the lake, but there is
little credible evidence to prove she is a reality. But that doesn't
stop the tourists from visiting the famous Lake Seljord and attempting
to catch a glimpse of her. In 2008, the town decided to capitalize on
the lore by building a lookout tower for visitors to use while seeking
out Selma. Designed by Rintala Eggertsson Architects, the Seljord
Lookout Point is made completely of wood and provides a new way for
visitors to experience nature and, of course, hunt for sea monsters.
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Bamboo Observation Tower (Amazon)
British architects Marks Barfield have designed a research centre for
the Amazon Jungle with a bulging bamboo observation tower and over six
miles of treetop bridges. The centre would allow both researchers and
tourists to survey the rainforest canopy from above. Local bamboo would
be used to construct the tower, which is designed as a series of
off-center circular decks that are linked by a spiralling central
staircase.
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Näsinneula Observation Tower (Finland)
Built in 1970-1, the Näsinneula observation tower is the tallest
free-standing structure in Finland and the tallest observation tower in
the Nordic countries, reaching a height of 168 m. Also, flying past in
the foreground is the Tornado inverted coaster.
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Phoenix Observation Tower (US)
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