Urbach Tower

Urbach Tower
Urbach Tower viewed from the south
Urbach is located in Germany
Urbach
Urbach
Location within Germany
Alternative namesUrbach Turm, Station 7 „Turm an der Birke“
General information
TypeExperimental structure
LocationUrbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Coordinates48°48′10.1″N 9°33′54.4″E / 48.802806°N 9.565111°E / 48.802806; 9.565111
Inaugurated10 May 2019
ClientUrbach / Remstal Gartenschau 2019
Height14.2 m (47 ft)
Dimensions
Diameter3.5 m (11 ft)
Technical details
Structural systemCurved Cross Laminated Timber (CLT)
Design and construction
Architect(s)ICD - University of Stuttgart
Structural engineerITKE - University of Stuttgart
Other designersWood Materials Science - ETH Zurich / Empa
Main contractorBlumer Lehmann AG

The Urbach Tower (also known as Urbach Turm, Station 7, or Turm an der Birke) is a 14 m (46 ft) tall experimental structure that serves as a lookout point and shelter overlooking the municipality of Urbach, Baden-Württemberg.