STAR strategies + architecture: wins first prize for 'mirador del palmeral de elche'

'give me a turn' proposal by STAR strategies + architecture
image courtesy STAR strategies + architecture
STAR strategies + architecture have been awarded first prize in the international
competition of 'mirador del palmeral de elche', spain. the palm grove of elche is
a UNESCO world heritage site in valencia and the competition was organised by
the city to provide a landmark for the area, as well as enhance the agricultural palm
arabic tradition.
'give me a turn' proposal by STAR strategies + architecture includes three scenarios
with different levels of investment. from the initial mirador complex to a common
building to a mirador station with a connection to the railway platforms and underground
parking. it is a ferris wheel with 16 cabins with a central bank to allow 360 degree views
of the palms. the cabins will be ready to host dinners, meetings and celebrations.

'give me a turn' proposal
image courtesy STAR strategies + architecture

'give me a turn' proposal
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'give me a turn' proposal
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model of 'give me a turn' proposal
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model of 'give me a turn' proposal
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model of 'give me a turn' proposal
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model of 'give me a turn' proposal
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'give me a turn' proposal
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model of 'give me a turn' proposal - view from platform
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'give me a turn' proposal
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'give me a turn' proposal
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'give me a turn' proposal - plan
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'give me a turn' proposal - program and circulation
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'give me a turn' proposal - vertical garden and open air cinema
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form study of 'give me a turn' proposal
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