Marsk Tower

Observation tower in Skærbæk, Denmark
55°09′11″N 8°44′27″E / 55.15298368944522°N 8.740824955856008°E / 55.15298368944522; 8.740824955856008Topped-outAugust 11, 2021[1]Height25 meters (82 feet)[2]DimensionsWeight300 tons[3]Technical detailsMaterialCorton steelWebsiteOfficial website

Marsk Tower ("Marsh Tower" in English) is a double helix-shaped corten steel observation tower designed by the Bjarke Ingels Group located in Wadden Sea National Park, specifically at the Marsk Camp in the southern Denmark town of Skærbæk. it overlooks both the North Sea and the park itself. The tower, a double spiral staircase consisting of 272 steps (141 ascending and 131 descending), was commissioned by the town of Skærbæk in an effort to boost tourism to the area.[4]

  • View from the tower in the direction of Skærbæk
    View from the tower in the direction of Skærbæk
  • View from the tower in the direction of Rømø
    View from the tower in the direction of Rømø

References

  1. ^ Lusiardi, Federica. "BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group's double-helix Marsk Tower opened in Southern Denmark". inexhibit. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  2. ^ Carlson, Cajsa. "New photos show BIG's twisting Marsk Tower". dezeen.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  3. ^ Hickman, Matt. "BIG's Marsk Tower opens at Wadden Sea National Park in Denmark". ArchPaper.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
  4. ^ Williams, Adam. "BIG does the twist with DNA-inspired observation tower". NewAtlas.com. Retrieved 30 August 2021.
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