Svaneke Water Tower, Water tower in Svaneke, Denmark.
The three-legged water tower rises 35 meters above ground with a cylindrical design and a slender top section made of reinforced concrete in Svaneke.
Completed in 1952, architect Jorn Utzon designed the water tower before creating the Sydney Opera House, marking his first major architectural accomplishment.
The water tower appeared on Danish 20-kroner coins in 2004, demonstrating its importance as a symbol of Danish architectural innovation.
Located at coordinates 55.139 and 15.1335, the structure features a central staircase that winds from the base to the top of the tower.
The design draws inspiration from maritime navigation markers, with three concrete legs supporting a pyramidal tank that creates a visual effect of weightlessness.
Location: Bornholm regional municipality
Inception: 1952
Architects: Jørn Utzon
Made from material: reinforced concrete
GPS coordinates: 55.13900,15.13350
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:20
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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