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Panoramic
tower on the river Mur in Austria's Styria region.
The architects drew
inspiration from the double helix, which Emperor Maximilian
built a castle in Graz in 1499. This structure is made
from two polygonal stairs connecting the top.
Interestingly, the tower, despite its geometric and
rational language, is in harmony with the surrounding
park landscape. The structure is made of cells with
a rectangular section, supporting the two (aluminum
and steel) ladders. Thick bars reduce the vibrations
from walking visitors or wind. In general, the tower
27.5 m high, weighs 87 tons and has a diameter of 8.7
m....
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