Euromast
observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands
Euromast is an observation tower in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The tower was built from 1958 to 1960 for the 1960 Floriade. It has been a national monument since 2010.[5] To make the tower more stable, it was build on a block of concrete of 1,900,000 kg (4,200,000 lb). It has an observation platform 96 m (315 ft) high, and a restaurant. Originally, at 101 m (331 ft) tall, it was the tallest building in Rotterdam. Then it lost that position for a few years. It became the tallest again when the Space Tower was built on the top of the building in 1970. The Space tower made the Euromast 85 m (279 ft) higher.
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construction of the Euromast in 1959
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Euromast in 1960, without the Space Tower
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Inside the restaurant
Euromast | |
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General information | |
Type | Observation tower Hotel |
Architectural style | Modernism |
Location | Parkhaven 20 Rotterdam, Netherlands |
Coordinates | 51°54′22″N 4°27′57″E / 51.906111°N 4.465833°E |
Completed | 1958-1960 |
Renovated | 1970 |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 184.6 m (606 ft) |
Roof | 104 m (341 ft) |
Technical details | |
Lifts/elevators | 2 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Maaskant, van Dommelen, Kroos en Senf |
Engineer | A. J. van Neste R. Swart (engineer) |
Main contractor | Aanneming Maatschappij J.P. van Eesteren |
References | |
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References
change- ↑ "Euromast". CTBUH Skyscraper Center.
- ↑ Euromast at Emporis
- ↑ "Euromast". SkyscraperPage.
- ↑ Euromast at Structurae
- ↑ http://erfgoedstem.nl/zocherpark-euromast-nu-monument/ Euromast is now a monument