Orbit tower 4 Replies Bit of an odd one this. Reminds me of an over-enthusiastic helter skelter designed for export to the USSR. Share this:FacebookTwitterPinterestLike this:Like Loading...
The Orbit Tower (@OrbitTower) August 17, 2012 at 1:12 pm You mention the USSR, and I wonder if you were aware that part of the inspiration for the Orbit Tower was coming from the Russian Tatlin Tower which was never built. Nicely composed photo by the way. Reply ↓
John Post authorAugust 19, 2012 at 7:33 pm I did not know that – interesting! Thanks for letting me know. Reply ↓
starproms August 17, 2012 at 9:35 pm I’ve looked at that tower many times during the Olympics and I cannot make up my mind whether I like it or not. At the very least it’s interesting. Reply ↓
C.B. Wentworth August 19, 2012 at 1:56 am I’m not so sure about this “thing.” It looks a bit like a large intestine. Reply ↓
You mention the USSR, and I wonder if you were aware that part of the inspiration for the Orbit Tower was coming from the Russian Tatlin Tower which was never built. Nicely composed photo by the way.
I did not know that – interesting! Thanks for letting me know.
I’ve looked at that tower many times during the Olympics and I cannot make up my mind whether I like it or not. At the very least it’s interesting.
I’m not so sure about this “thing.” It looks a bit like a large intestine.