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Eiffel Tower will get an upgrade next year
Next year, in celebration of the Eiffel Tower's 120-year birthday, the iconic structure will get a temporary, upgraded observation deck made of carbon kevlar.
"Our project will extend the top floor plate of the tower by grafting a high performance carbon Kevlar structure on it. The structure will be temporarily bolted to the slab without requiring any modification of the existing structure. It will expand the usable floor area from 280 m2 to 580m2. The extension is composed of 2 slabs connected to the third floor deck as well as the upper level used as an apartment of Mister Eiffel (a space provided for temporary resting of Gustave Eiffel)."
This is pretty cool, I guess. And what I mean by that is I can't think of anything snarky to say about it. You win this time, Paris.
"Our project will extend the top floor plate of the tower by grafting a high performance carbon Kevlar structure on it. The structure will be temporarily bolted to the slab without requiring any modification of the existing structure. It will expand the usable floor area from 280 m2 to 580m2. The extension is composed of 2 slabs connected to the third floor deck as well as the upper level used as an apartment of Mister Eiffel (a space provided for temporary resting of Gustave Eiffel)."
This is pretty cool, I guess. And what I mean by that is I can't think of anything snarky to say about it. You win this time, Paris.
Gallery: Sereroâs Eiffel Tower Observation Deck
[Via Neatorama]
Filed under: Arts and Culture, Europe, France
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ashley Mar 24th 2008 12:04PM
I've gotta say--I'm not thrilled by this. I am planning a trip to Paris next year, and HATE that this blob will be in all of my photos. IMO, it's wrecking the Parisian icon. :(
Craig Mar 24th 2008 12:58PM
I'm a huge Francophile, Paris is my favorite city, and the Eiffel Tower is my most favorite structure of all. This thing is downright hideous, and I feel bad for Ashley and others who will have to see this monstrosity on their visit. What a shame.
Adam Mar 24th 2008 1:15PM
How long will this be up on the tower? I am excited :), unlike others above me.
Benji Mar 25th 2008 8:48AM
I'm french and I doubt about this information.
But if this is true, I found this is a very good idea.
Because I'm sure Gustave Eiffel would agree with that project.
And you know at first place, french people wanted to remove the tower, because they find it ugly.
It's now the symbol of Paris and therefore, the symbol of France...
You find it ugly, you prefer things like it was before ? Let's start the project !