Water Tower, Modern skyscraper in Expo district, Zaragoza, Spain
The 76-meter-tall Water Tower exhibits a glass and concrete structure shaped like a water droplet, with a trapezoidal base of white concrete.
The Water Tower emerged during the International Exposition of 2008, focusing on water and sustainable development as central themes for the urban exhibition.
The building includes exhibition spaces and a panoramic bar on the top floor, providing views across Zaragoza and promoting discussions about water conservation.
Visitors can access the tower through guided tours, exploring its three-story basement and ascending via double helical ramps to reach the observation area.
The structure contains a 41-meter-high interior void and features a triangular lattice ceiling supported by conical pillars creating 21-meter-high spaces.
Location: Zaragoza
Architects: Enrique de Teresa
Floors above the ground: 33
Height: 76 m
GPS coordinates: 41.67040,-0.90753
Latest update: May 27, 2025 03:15
Water towers are critical engineering structures that ensure the storage and distribution of drinking water in urban and rural areas. Over decades, these structures have evolved far beyond their utilitarian role to become notable architectural elements. This collection includes diverse examples around the world, from the Trelleborg water tower in Sweden, built in 1912 and reaching 58 meters (approximately 190 feet), to the El Aguila Water Tower in Madrid, a former brewery converted into a cultural venue. Each structure reflects the techniques and aesthetic trends of its time. The Svaneke water tower in Denmark, designed by architect Jørn Utzon in 1952, exemplifies modern Scandinavian design with geometric forms and white concrete. In Gaffney, South Carolina, the Peachoid surprises with its giant peach appearance, while the Torre del Agua in Zaragoza demonstrates contemporary possibilities with its 76-meter (about 249 feet) glass façade, constructed for Expo 2008. The Vukovar water tower in Croatia bears marks of history, with walls riddled with over 600 shell impacts, testifying to the conflict of 1991.
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