📌Designed by Valentiny HVP architectes, the Tower of Dreams and Longings was completed in 2004 as a gift from the City of Luxembourg to the City of Trier, marking the occasion of the German National Garden Show. Located near the Geocenter of the University of Trier, the tower rises from a five-meter-high artificial gravel mound and reaches a total height of 20 meters. Constructed from Corten steel, the material was selected for its connection to natural processes and its ability to weather over time without compromising structural integrity. The project draws inspiration from the medieval towers of San Gimignano, reinterpreted here as a contemporary urban landmark with a sculptural and symbolic presence. The tower is conceived as a walkable structure composed of three levels that open in different directions, forming a dynamic spatial experience. Key sightlines extend toward five European capitals, Paris, Lisbon, Belfast, Warsaw, and Athens, with each city name inscribed on the steel in alignment with its geographical orientation. These axes are intended to evoke broader cultural and spatial associations within the European context. At the highest level, a partially enclosed viewing platform frames a direct view toward Luxembourg City. Positioned between architecture and public art, the tower operates as both a functional observatory and a narrative device, engaging visitors through movement, orientation, and material expression. 📸 @stepegphotography, Studio de Nooyer, Matthias Heiderich 👩🎓Join @thepaacademy’s workshops to learn the most advanced tools in architecture from pioneering architects and designers! #parametricarchitecture #creativedesign #designinspiration #architecturalmasterpiece #modernarchitecture #culturallandmarks #germany #towerdesign
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