Directional beam antenna tower Ulmizberg
Directional beam antenna tower Ulmizberg, Communication tower in Gasel, Switzerland.
Description
The directional beam antenna tower Ulmizberg is a 95-meter-tall communication facility in Köniz municipality, standing at an elevation of 937 meters above sea level. The structure operates as a telecommunications hub while providing a viewing platform accessible to the public.
History
The Swiss Postal Telegraph and Telephone service commissioned this tower, completed in 1974 under architect Jean Prouvé's direction. It was built during the period when telecommunications became essential to the country's infrastructure development.
Culture
The tower represents how communication technology became part of the rural landscape and shaped local infrastructure development. Its design shows the practical approach to building functional structures that also serve as landmarks.
Practical
The tower is located in Gasel at Ulmizbergstrasse 81 on elevated terrain, making it easy to spot from a distance. The viewing platform offers clear sightlines across the surrounding countryside and is generally accessible to visitors.
Did you know?
The tower was designed by renowned architect Jean Prouvé, whose innovative approach shaped modern Swiss architecture. His technical elegance transforms it into something beyond a mere functional structure.
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