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Tallbert Apr 12, 2008 5:46 AM

Eiffel Tower Extension Project [FICTIONAL/VISION]
 
Hey!!!
I've just found this new project that consist on a temporary extension of the Eiffel Tower's highest level. The Serero Architects design uses a carbon fibre and Kevlar composite to double the amount of space at the top of the tower. :koko:
My opinion: PLEASE, DON'T!!!! :gaah:
I'm dying because I want to go to Paris, and it's just because the Eiffel Tower... and that thing... well... :whatthefuck:
Even if the Architects say that is temporary, we have to remember that the Eiffel Tower itself was a temporary structure, and after one century we still have it...

Here, a few images:
http://elultimoquecierrelapuerta.fil...na_600x400.jpg

http://elultimoquecierrelapuerta.fil...ltowernew3.jpg

And here are the links:
http://www.building.co.uk/story.asp?...de=3108430&c=1
http://www.serero.com/

KevinFromTexas Apr 12, 2008 6:34 AM

Why must they screw around with a good thing? Seriously, I even have issues with the beacon, though it does look cool. This is hideous.

Grumpy Apr 12, 2008 7:40 AM

I sincerely hope this ugly thing wont be added to the Tour Eiffel but I am afraid it will be built cause looking at the huge numbers of visitors who is increasing year after year = money , that's what is all is about.+ tourists go hand in hand with ruining many interesting things.

myshtern Apr 12, 2008 7:44 AM

I think it's great. Views on the second level were awesome, I only wished I could get to the top

Þróndeimr Apr 13, 2008 8:16 AM

Wasn't this just a big joke?

A vision by the architect, which will never be realized.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/wo...in&oref=slogin

M.K. Apr 13, 2008 12:51 PM

I hope not. The wonderful Tour Eiffel is wonderful as it is. This eye atop is not bad if it would be at another tower, but in Tour Eiffel not. It seems this skeleton in other fantasy not built spine eye...

Rico Rommheim Apr 20, 2008 1:52 AM

Ugh almost insultingly ugly!

Alliance Apr 20, 2008 4:35 AM

Oh god! Where do people come up with this crap?

This insults the legacy of architecture.

Swede Apr 20, 2008 4:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Þróndeimr (Post 3481778)
Wasn't this just a big joke?

A vision by the architect, which will never be realized.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/27/wo...in&oref=slogin

That's what I've read too. This was never a for-real project. It ain't happening.

DLLB Apr 20, 2008 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swede (Post 3497636)
That's what I've read too. This was never a for-real project. It ain't happening.


I sure hope not :koko:

DS8® Apr 22, 2008 7:09 AM

looks kind of funny with this on top :haha:

Dequal Aug 3, 2008 8:28 PM

Everyone can see that this is ugly like hell. Shame on you, mister architect of that.

Canadian Mind Aug 3, 2008 11:18 PM

i like the look, but only if this were to be a whole new tower. the eiffel tower should remain as is for eternity.

Nightsky Sep 2, 2008 5:39 PM

Looks a bad science fiction movie!

Aleks Sep 2, 2008 5:54 PM

I saw this a while back ina website called Yanko Design. I also posted it on the Ridiculous Architectural something something thread.

MIAMISKYLINE Sep 11, 2008 6:40 PM

horrible/

photoLith Nov 12, 2008 12:21 AM

The designers should be shot on site.

MolsonExport Nov 12, 2008 2:43 AM

Sounds like Daquanisms to me.

Rumors Nov 12, 2008 2:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas (Post 3479856)
Why must they screw around with a good thing? Seriously, I even have issues with the beacon, though it does look cool. This is hideous.

I love the beacon we have one on one of our skyscrapers in Montreal, and I think its awesome. :rolleyes:

texcolo Nov 12, 2008 4:05 AM

Sometimes modern additions, temporary and permanent, can bring out aspects of an older building that haven't been seen before. Such as the scaffolding on the Washington Monument.

http://cache.gettyimages.com/xc/5109...0A659CEC4C8CB6

But, this 'thing' atop the Eiffel Tower is not right. The scaffolding on the Washington Monument accentuates the shape of the original structure, the 'thing' atop the Eiffel Tower ruins the visual upward thrust the the tower creates.


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