Torre Agbar (Barcelona)

Spain / Barcelona / Barcelona / Avinguda Diagonal, 211
 office building, skyscraper, interesting place, 2004_construction, Modern (architecture)
Height: 144 m (474 ft)
Floors: 33
Year: 2004
Architect: Jean Nouvel

The Torre Agbar is a landmark skyscraper and the third tallest building in Barcelona, Spain. It was designed by French architect Jean Nouvel, who stated that the shape of the Torre Agbar was inspired by the mountains of Montserrat that surround Barcelona, and by the shape of a geyser of water rising into the air. Its design combines a number of different architectural concepts, resulting in a striking structure built with reinforced concrete, covered with a facade of glass, and over 4,500 window openings cut out of the structural concrete.
The building features spectacular night illumination. The whole tower is illuminated in blue and red by 4,500 LED lights placed over the facade.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torre_Agbar
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Coordinates:   41°24'12"N   2°11'22"E

Comments

  • A lot of money expend in a awful tower in my opinion.
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