The stark concrete at heart of an out - of - service water tower might not bounce to mind as a place to take in beautiful views . But Netherlands architecture firmZecc created just that , using a naked forest staircase to take out viewers to the 150 - foot - high observation deck overlooking De Wieden National Park . Check outphotographer Stijn Poelstra ’s gorgeous images — they might be more beautiful than the green itself .
The tender Ellen Price Wood staircase adds warmth to countercheck the stark coolness of the concrete wall , zigzagging across the possible action of the urine tower . The original metal service stairway remains for dividing line .
Once you pass on the top , large window provide a 360 - degree view of the park . Though a look back at the track you took to get there is just as striking . [ Stijn PoelstraviaArchDaily ]
All simulacrum by Stijn Poelstra . Used with license .
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