Rottweil's test tower: a skyscraper without residents and full of secrets!

Rottweil's test tower: a skyscraper without residents and full of secrets!

A fascinating building attracts attention: the TK elevator test tower in Rottweil, which is called "skyscrapers in which no one lives", has now also attracted the attention of CNN! The American broadcaster presented this unique tower in its architecture division and thus awakened the curiosity about the region. Since its opening in 2017, the 232 -meter -high tower has attracted tourists who can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Alps from the highest viewing platform in Germany.

The test tower, which is enthroned at the eastern edge of the Black Forest, is not only an architectural masterpiece, but also a technical miracle. Although it is not the highest building in Germany, he has established himself as one of the most interesting. Jacopo Prisco, the CNN journalist, emphasizes that the tower has no windows and therefore do not housing offices or apartments. Instead, it serves a very special purpose: Here the latest elevators are tested that are developed for skyscrapers all over the world.

Technological masterpiece

The test tower is not only a location for tests, but also a pioneer in elevator technology. With a 200 -ton swing mass deafly that simulates earthquakes and wind, it is the first building that can be actively vibrated. This innovative technology is crucial for the development of safe elevators that are used in high -rise buildings worldwide. The tower has already delivered elevators for the One World Trade Center in New York and is therefore an important player in global architecture.

Every year, the test tower attracts numerous visitors who not only admire the technology, but also participate in events such as the towerrun. When the tower is illuminated, it turns into a spectacular landmark that shines far into the country. A user on Facebook got to the point: "Nobody wants to live in a city that bears the word 'Rott' in the name", which only increases the curiosity about the city and its impressive tower.