Château d'eau d'Ascq, Water tower in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France.
Description
The Ascq water tower is a white cylindrical structure in Villeneuve-d'Ascq that serves as a central storage and distribution point for drinking water. Its facade displays a colored mural with a gradient from orange to sky blue, featuring an illustration of the natural water cycle.
History
The water tower was built in 1936 to meet growing drinking water demands as the region developed. The structure marks an important milestone in the urban infrastructure development of Villeneuve-d'Ascq.
Culture
The tower gained its artistic appearance through a school competition organized by the Eaux du Nord water company. A student designed the water cycle mural that decorates the structure and remains visible today.
Practical
The water tower is clearly visible from the TGV Nord line between Lille and Paris and serves as an easy reference point in the city. It is freely accessible from the outside, allowing visitors to view the colored facade and mural from different angles around the structure.
Did you know?
The structure was painted in 2009 with pastel colors in a gradient that makes it highly visible from a distance. This artistic transformation through student design turned functional infrastructure into a visual focal point of the landscape.
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