Oskar von Miller Tower, Meteorological measurement tower in Garching bei München, Germany.
The Oskar von Miller Tower is a 62 meter tall measurement station in Garching bei Munich with an oval floor plan and horizontally stacked glass rings at various measurement heights. The structure features retractable measurement booms extending in four directions that can be accessed from inside.
The structure was completed in 2010, replacing an earlier guyed mast that had conducted meteorological measurements for the Technical University of Munich since 1961. The new building marked a shift toward modern measurement methods for the university's climate research.
The tower stands as a visible landmark on campus, reflecting how science and contemporary architecture connect in the modern university. Students and visitors see it as an important part of the Technical University of Munich's research landscape.
The tower is located on campus and can be viewed from outside, but typically does not allow public access to the interior. The best views of the structure can be found from various positions around the university grounds, especially when the LED lights are active in darkness.
The exterior is fitted with 5100 LED lights that display the university logo and current weather data on the translucent acrylic glass cladding at night. These lights transform the tower into a glowing functional artwork that demonstrates the connection between science and design.
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