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Tower Airport Vienna

Vienna Schwechat

The 109m tower is situated at the main entrance to the airport, providing the surrounding area with a distinctive landmark. Its 6 storey base houses an air traffic control centre and its orientation follows the orthogonal layout of the surrounding streets. The control tower at the top is rotated approx. 45° in order to afford a better view of the runways. The mid section is covered with a PTFE membrane which can be used for multimedia projections (information, advertising, artwork) and whose profile warps continuously from the base to the control tower.

Tower in Google Earth

Details

Competition 2002 / 1st prize

Planning 2003-2005

Completion 2005

ARGE with Lorenz Consult und Thomas Lorenz

Awards Europ. Stahlbaupreis, AR Awards, Int. Achievement Award