2024-05-19T08:36:06-04:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150276918/all-along-the-marsk-watchtower-big-unveils-images-of-its-new-tourist-attraction-by-the-north-sea Josh Niland 2021-08-11T14:03:00-04:00 >2024-03-15T01:45:58-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/89/89a95c156b2d10722e0e33aee0a9c52b.jpeg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>Images of <a href="https://archinect.com/firms/cover/39902/big-bjarke-ingels-group" target="_blank">BIG&rsquo;s</a> new corten steel Marsk Watchtower have been revealed, showcasing a sculptural design that offers users superlative views of the adjacent North Sea coast.</p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b1/b12805b5c412603dc33743e8f1765339.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/b1/b12805b5c412603dc33743e8f1765339.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image by Rasmus Hjortshoj and BIG</figcaption></figure><figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5bd91994fed9c29848bae919a4aa63aa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/5b/5bd91994fed9c29848bae919a4aa63aa.png?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Marsk Tower section. Image by BIG</figcaption></figure><p>DNA helices inspire the 80-foot-tall observatory located in <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/3692/denmark" target="_blank">Denmark</a>&rsquo;s Wadden Sea National Park, a UNESCO <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/619246/world-heritage-site" target="_blank">World Heritage site</a>. The tapered structure increases in width as the spiral gradually climbs its way to the top and the 40-foot-wide viewing platform. Two sets of steps totaling 277 connect users to its base, which also contains a built-in elevator for increased accessibility.&nbsp;<br></p> <figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d2/d271593b0c85017f5e674138408ccc10.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/d2/d271593b0c85017f5e674138408ccc10.jpeg?auto=compress%2Cformat&amp;w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Image by Rasmus Hjortshoj and BIG</figcaption></figure><p>The tower is meant to lure tourists to the Marsk Camp complex and will now make up the centerpiece of a program that also includes an on-site restaurant. A 250-ton concrete plinth forms the base of the helix-like structure with similarities to the 150-foot-tall <a href="https://matadornetwork.com/read/treetop-adventure-danish-forest/" target="_blank">Camp Adventure tower</a> installed in the Gisselfeld Klosters Skove forest by Danish s...</p>