{"id":101681,"date":"2021-11-25T09:15:12","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T14:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/?p=101681"},"modified":"2022-06-29T09:28:09","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:28:09","slug":"architectural-viewing-platforms-lookout-structures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/architectural-viewing-platforms-lookout-structures\/","title":{"rendered":"Taking the High Road: 9 Viewing Platforms Offering New Architectural Perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work by uploading projects to <a href=\"http:\/\/architizer.com\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Architizer<\/a>\u00a0and sign up for our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/join.architizer.com\/architizer-newsletter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">inspirational newsletters<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The world is full of magical scenery that is not always easily accessible for us to explore. Beyond flights and borders, sometimes it is simply the absence of well-planned touristic infrastructure that makes some places more difficult to reach or enjoy. On the other side of the same coin, poorly designed walkways and platforms can destroy the scenery and ecosystems they purport to showcase, undermining the entire reason behind a visit.<\/p>\n<p>A well-designed viewing platform therefore protects the fragile nature, as well as visitors, by organizing the flow of people, providing spectacular views while minimizing the disturbance to nature. This collection features seven lookout structures that are desirable destinations in their own right. Sitting on completely different sites, all of them accomplish their duties as lookouts while present full respects towards the scenery with their unique approaches.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101682 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"bellavista_1\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-1536x1028.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-2048x1371.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_1-400x268.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101683 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/bellavista_2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/the-dolomites-lookout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BELLA VISTA I<\/a> &amp; <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/bella-vista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>II_Dolomites UNESCO Viewpoint Monte Specie<\/strong><\/a> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/messnerarchitects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Messner Architects<\/a>, Dobbiaco, Italy<\/p>\n<p>Bella Vista I and II are lookouts hiding in the mountainous Dolomites. Rather than erecting a separate structure, the design team decided to elevate part of the landscape. The dark steel structures act as the container for site materials, appearing like shadows cast by the elevated surface. In this way, the lookouts are closely connected to the site, while avoiding disrupting the scenic views.<\/p>\n<p>The design goes beyond simply providing an information board about the surrounding landscape; when standing on the platform, the ground surface is directly at your fingertips, allowing visitors to physically connect to the site by touching and feeling the terrain.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101694 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"skyboat_2\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1705\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-2048x1364.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_2-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101693 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-1024x573.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-1536x859.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-2048x1145.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/skyboat_1-400x224.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/skyboat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Skyboat<\/strong><\/a> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/xiny-structural-consultants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">XinY Structural Consultants<\/a>, Leye County, Baise, Guangxi, China<\/p>\n<p>The Skyboat is located on the ridge of a sinkhole, where the site is naturally limited to a small, narrow path. Perpendicular to the ridge, the two ends of the asymmetrical structure stretch out 111 feet (34 meters) and 72 feet (22 meters) respectively. The former appears like a single wing ready to take flight. Comprising of two levels with a\u00a0 low center of gravity, the structure is essentially a truss system that self-balances with the two unqiue cantilevers on each side. The sheltered interior space comes with seating areas while the roof level enables an unblocked view of the massive sinkhole landscape underneath.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101692 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"port botany_2\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_2-400x250.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101691 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-1024x761.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-768x571.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-1536x1142.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-2048x1523.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-66x50.jpg 66w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/port-botany_1-400x297.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/port-botany-lookout\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Botany Lookout<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/choi-ropiha-fighera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">CHROFI<\/a>, Foreshore Road, Sydney, Australia<\/p>\n<p>The engineered rock groyne in Port Botany Harbor culminates in a showy viewing platform that stands out from its surroundings. It is the destination of the pedestrian and cycling path of the shoreside park. The robust steel structure slots harmonically into the flat landscape but remains visible from far away. To attract visitors, the sharp yet simplistic shape resembles a wrecked ship bow if seen from a distance. Apart from a bench for visitors to rest, it also provides an open view of the landscape towards Sydney Airport, as well as the planes coming and going.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101686 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"brick_2\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1810\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-2048x1448.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick_2-400x283.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101685 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brick-tower_interior-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/brick-observation-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brick Observation Tower<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/bangkok-project-studio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Bangkok Project Studio<\/a>, Surin, Thailand<\/p>\n<p>The Surin Province has been home to elephant keepers, the Kui people for centuries. This viewing tower is part of the Elephant World project, which aims to conserve the elephants and the elephant keeping culture in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Spiralling up the tower, visitors can see the residence of elephants and Kui people, as well as the restored forest surrounding the site. The tower features a brick fa\u00e7ade, where all the unts are made of clay removed from nearby reservoir construction. The bricks are layered into grids rather than a solid wall so that visitors can feel the wind on their way up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101697 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"swan lake_2\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-1140x569.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-625x312.jpg 625w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-368x184.jpg 368w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_2-400x200.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101696 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/swan-lake_1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/swan-lake-bride-house-and-viewing-tower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Swan Lake Bridge House and Viewing Tower<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/trace-architecture-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Trace Architecture Office<\/a>, Shandong, China<\/p>\n<p>Swan Lake accommodates migrating swans from Siberia every October. Lying across the wetland, the Bridge House is a service building that houses a caf\u00e9 and washrooms, as well as a variety of openings that views the wetland from different perspectives. To the west of the Bridge House stands the timber tower of 51 feet (15.6 meters) tall, which offers a high point for overlooking the entire wetland. To further emphasize the openness of the scenery, both buildings create journeys that gradually change from dark to bright when walking towards the viewing points.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101687 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1.jpg\" alt=\"HHF_1\" width=\"2280\" height=\"1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1.jpg 2280w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2280px) 100vw, 2280px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101688 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2280\" height=\"1520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2.jpg 2280w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/HHF_2-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2280px) 100vw, 2280px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/ruta-del-peregrino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ruta del Peregrino<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/hhf-architects\/\" data-name=\"firm\">HHF Architects<\/a>, Jal., Mexico<\/p>\n<p>The HHF Lookout Point stands on Ruta del Peregrino, a pilgrimage route that stretches 72 miles (117 kilometers). The route is walked by over two million people every year during the Holy Week but lacked infrastructures for the travelers. The Lookout Point acts as a shelter for people to rest during the long journey. Its monumental shape of it echoes the purifying nature of the pilgrimage and continues the sense of serenity. On top of the structure, travelers that have walked a long way can enjoy the great view of the great landscape of Jalisco as a pleasant reward for themselves.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-101689 lazy lazy_media_item\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"lommel_1\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_1-400x267.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy lazy_media_item alignnone wp-image-101690 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"viewing platform lookout structure\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-2048x1363.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/blog.architizer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/lommel_2-400x266.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/projects\/viewing-tower-lommel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Viewing tower Lommel<\/a><\/strong> by <a class=\"bluelink js-use-pushstate\" href=\"https:\/\/architizer.com\/firms\/ateliereen-architecten\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-name=\"firm\">Ateliereen Architecten<\/a>, Lommel, Belgium<\/p>\n<p>This 30-meter-tall observation tower sites on a popular stop for hiking among Lommel Sahara\u2019s landscape of sand dunes, pine trees and water. The main structure is a poly-surface of six triangular surfaces framed by strong steel components. Over the steel structure are 2 miles (3.5 kilometers) of ropes that loosely wrap the structure to form curves that resemble the silhouette and color of the dunes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><p><em>Architects: Want to have your project featured? 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