Phare du Monde (Lighthouse of the World), design by Eugène Freyssinet, story from Architectural Record (41, 1934).
by Brooklyn_University
Phare du Monde (Lighthouse of the World), design by Eugène Freyssinet, story from Architectural Record (41, 1934).
by Brooklyn_University
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Special shout out to the worst map of France ever drawn. I wonder how history would have played out if there really was a mountain range on the Franco-Belgian border…
For some reason, I’m reminded of Captain Scarlett.
“Garage to house 500 cars” at the top of the tower… ok buddy
Driving up and down this tower does not sound like fun *at all*.
Assuming a reasonable 7% grade for the ramp, ascending half a mile would require over *seven miles* of driving. I’d expect that to take about an hour if you’re going at a safe speed for those curves. And imagine the traffic jams!