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observatories (16 articles)

gensler: moscow view
architecture | 11.25.11
with a diameter of 220 meters, this observation wheel will become the tallest in the world offering tourists stunning views of the city and landscape from individual cabins which move along a rail system.
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china glass walkway on tianmen mountain
design | 11.24.11
a 2.5-inch thick glass walkway is all that separates travelers from a nearly mile-long drop on this pathway in tianmen mountain national park.
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cerrejon hidalgo arquitectos: cabezo de la al
architecture | 10.30.11
perched upon a promontory, the rust-hued volumes of this observatory float above the surrounding parkland, serving as a symbolic gate to the university of huelva's campus in spain.
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ARHIS architects: observation tower in jurmal
architecture | 10.08.11
this 38-meter tall structure is clad with a delicate open-air cage and cantilevered balconies at varied elevations to allow continuous views of the encompassing nature reserve.
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UNstudio: observation tower for de onlanden
architecture | 09.22.11
this 25 meter tall open-air stairway rises above the tree canopies to provide vistas of the encompassing nature preserve and city of groningen, netherlands.
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snohetta: norwegian wild reindeer centre pavi
architecture | 09.22.11
this observation pavilion within a national park in dorve, norway provides a shelter for hikers to rest and simultaneously view the prominent snohetta mountain range.
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pavilions and follies for parc des bords de s
architecture | 09.16.11
a series of wooden pavilions, follies and observatories of various modular configurations will become integrated into a 113 hectare public green space along the seine river.
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mauricio a. ureta villagra: observation platf
architecture | 09.15.11
divided into two passageways, this observation platform along the chilean coastline emphasizes the auditory ocean experience while providing a space for contemplation.
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shingo masuda+katsuhisa otsubo + yuta shimada
architecture | 08.04.11
capable of swaying on its platform, the viewing tower on the hill of a wind farm seeks to highlight the intangible elements of the site as well as offer panoramic views of the surrounding.
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alice studio: evolver
architecture | 02.09.11
featuring a continuous 720 degree route, the spiraling viewing platform enables visitors to engage with and observe the panoramic landscape in a new and responsive manner.
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rintala eggertsson architects: watchtower, se
architecture | 01.17.10
the platform is elevated 12.5 meters above ground level, consisting of three resting spaces, providing a view of the landscape.
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