Montjuic Communications Tower built for the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona

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Calatrava designed a gracious and slender steel tower that soars 136 meter high (446 ft). The tower is set on a round brick platform which holds the telecommunications equipment. The design of the arched entrance to the platform is based on the shape of a human eye. The base is covered with ceramic shards, a mosaic technique known as trencadis. This technique was often used by the Modernistá architects; examples can be found all around Barcelona and in particular at Gaudí's Parc Guëll.
The pylon, set at an angle of 17 degrees, is connected to a ring-shaped element which holds the transmitting dishes. Like many of Calatrava's works, the whole tower is sparkling white.

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Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by boldorak2208

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by boldorak2208

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by mirsasha

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by wallygrom

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by pixelblume

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by mirsasha

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by cesar casellas

Montjuic Communications Tower, Barcelona, photo by Ganymedes Costagravas

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