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observation tower, offenbach 2004-06
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concept, design: boris banozic
planning: bb22-architects
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comissioned by unit design
photography: transform-mag
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the function of observing and analysing weathersituations transforms the image of a measuring instrument into an architectural scale. the observation deck stands on three columns, supported by the stabilizing staircase.
the function of the ocular is replaced by a directional loop, that directs the view to significant landmarks and explains how the visual range informs about weather forecasts.