Glasgow Tower at the Glasgow Science whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees,Architect Richard Horden
Glasgow Tower Type Observation tower Location Glasgow, Scotland Completed 2001 Height Antenna spire 127 metres (417 ft) Design and construction Architect Richard Horden Structural engineer Buro Happold At 127 metres tall the Glasgow Tower is currently the tallest free-standing structure in Scotland. It holds a Guinness World Record for being the tallest tower in the world in which the whole structure is capable of rotating 360 degrees. The whole structure rests upon a 65 centimetre diameter thrust bearing, and is not connected to its foundations, merely resting in a 15 meter deep caison, this allows it to rotate to under computer control to face into the wind. The tower has two elevators each with a 12 person capacity, but this is normally limited to 6 guests plus a single member of staff for reasons of comfort. There is also an emergency staircase, comprising 523 stairs from the Cabin level to the Podium.
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