Averotoren, Office tower in Leeuwarden, Netherlands
The Averotoren is an office tower with 18 floors reaching approximately 77 meters in Leeuwarden's city center. The structure houses workspaces and serves as a visible landmark in the Frisian business district.
The tower was completed in 1991 as the design of architect Bonnema and dominated Leeuwarden's skyline for over a decade. Its prominence changed when a taller building was finished in 2002.
The building provides nesting space for peregrine falcons high above the city, demonstrating how modern office structures can support wildlife. Locals take pride in knowing that this urban location has become a breeding site for a species that was once endangered.
The building functions primarily as office space and is not open to casual visitors, though its exterior is easily viewed from street level. It sits in the city center and serves as a clear reference point for navigation.
Peregrine falcons have nested on the roof for years, a species that nearly vanished in the 1970s. The nesting program demonstrates how tall buildings in cities can become breeding grounds for these swift hunters.
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