Euromast
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.
construction of the Euromast in 1959
Euromast in 1960, without the Space Tower
Inside the restaurant
| Euromast | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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°ECoordinates: 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 | |
| Elevators | 2 |
| Design and construction | |
| Main contractor | Aanneming Maatschappij J.P. van Eesteren |
| Architect | Maaskant, van Dommelen, Kroos en Senf |
| Engineer | A. J. van Neste R. Swart (engineer) |
| References | |
| [1][2][3][4] | |
Euromast Media
View from the Euromast in 2012, with the Erasmus Bridge on the left
Aerial view at the Euromast in 2015, with the Kop van Zuid and Katendrecht neighbourhoods in the background
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References
- ↑ "Euromast". CTBUH Skyscraper Center.
- ↑ Euromast at Emporis
- ↑ "Euromast". SkyscraperPage.
- ↑ Euromast at Structurae
- ↑ http://erfgoedstem.nl/zocherpark-euromast-nu-monument/ Euromast is now a monument
