Photography by Torben Eskerod
Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter were asked by the city of Aarhus, Denmark, to design a new viewing tower and landmark for the harbor.
Photography by Torben Eskerod
The new tower, a dramatic urban sculpture, is a distinctive focal point and meeting place for visitors to the harbor.
Photography by Torben Eskerod
The sculpture is made from painted steel, and provides visitors with the opportunity to climb inside to the viewing platform, 7.5 meters (24 feet) above the water.
Photography by Torben Eskerod
At night the sculpture is illuminated by LED lights.
Photography by Torben Eskerod
Part of the criteria for the design was to make sure it was accessible for everyone. They achieved this by installing a lift for visitors with reduced mobility, that travels from the bottom of the staircase up to the top platform.
Photography by Torben Eskerod
Photography by Torben Eskerod
Here’s a close-up look at the viewing portholes.
