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A long-anticipated lookout tower has beenbuilt at the top of Devínska Kobyla, the highest point of the Devínska bránamassif. The new lookout tower on Devínska Kobyla is located at theintersections of popular tourist routes and will offer its visitors goodaccessibility and wonderful views. Its location near the borders of threecountries represents a symbolic meaning in the form of the intersection ofCentral European cultures. The view of the three neighbouring countries is amotif reflected in three viewing platforms at different height levels. Thewhite colour allows its silhouette to stand out against the backdrop ofthe tree-tops of the surrounding forestand, at the same time, makes it invisible from distant views of the DevínskaKobyla massif. The lookout tower weighs 35 tons and afterclimbing 112 steps, visitors will reach a height of 21. 27 metres. Here theywill be able to enjoy beautiful views which will be attractive for allvisitors. The platforms parametricaly grow climbingthe tower and the climbing itself is a moving experience by enjoying the viewsof the circumambient scenery. The lookout tower has appeared in manycompetitions. The building was nominated in prestigious architectural competitionssuch as CE ZA AR and the Dušan Jurkovič´s Award. The lookout tower on DevínskáKobyla was on the shortlist as the only Slovak building out of the 8 best inEurope PIRANESI AWARD EXHIBITION. The lookout tower also received the BigSEEArchitecture award 2021. The biggest reward for us are satisfied visitors who,in addition to beautiful photos, will take away an unforgettable experiencefrom their trip. Location:Slovakia, Bratislava, DevínskaKobyla Investor:City district Devínska NováVes Authors:Tomáš Šebo, Igor Lichý, AlešHradecký, Emanuel Zatlukaj, Imrich Vaško, Branislav Groch, Denisa PavkovčekŠťastná Cooperation:Katarína Frivaldská, JúliaJackulíková Study and project:2018 Implementation:2020 Gross Built Area:39m² Steel Contractor:INGSTEEL Structural Engineer:Ing. PhD. JánPivarč - GEOSTAT
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