Stade Olympique-2 (The Tower)) by MagikUnicorn

Photography • Architecture • posted on Sep 29, 2010

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MY VIDEO OLYMPIC STADIUM SLIDESHOW THE MONTREAL TOWER... The Montréal Tower Observatory is located in the highest inclined tower in the world, with its 175-metre elevation and 45-degree angle. The Tower of Pisa, by comparison, has a 5-degree angle. The Observatory is at the top of a building that, in and of itself, totals 14,606 square metres and weighs 16,363 metric tons-comparable to 3 aircraft carriers. The view of Montréal is as unique as it is exceptional. On a clear day, visitors can see up to 80 kilometres all around, including the Laurentian Mountains. It is not surprising that the Montréal Tower is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, next to, among others, the CN Tower in Toronto, the Empire State Building in New York and the Menara Tower in Kuala Lumpur. The top 3 floors of the Tower house the Observatory, as well as two reception halls - the Salon Montréal and the cocktail room - that can be rented. You access the Observatory by a funicular that is one of a kind. The Observatory, where visitors enjoy a splendid view of Montréal and its surroundings, is exceptionally luminous thanks to its many windows and three broad skylights. To magnify this bright space, a stunning mural in sandblasted glass was installed in the funicular boarding area. The sculpture, entitled “Vol de rêve,” was created by Montréal artist Michèle Lapointe, in collaboration with sculptor René Rioux. Ms. Lapointe took up her art in 1986 and has been teaching sandblasting and various assembling techniques at Espace VERRE since 1990. Part of her teachings focus on integrating art into architecture. Michèle Lapointe has created pieces that are part of numerous collections, including those held by Gaz Métropolitain, the Musée du Québec and the Ville de Montréal. “Vol de rêve” is one of the artist’s masterpieces. Measuring 2.4 m X 4.7 m, this magnificent work has graced the Observatory since 1987. Thanks Magik

Comments (74)

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magnus073

8:38AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

La magie, c'est une magnifique photo mon ami. C'est la plus belle structure que j'ai vue. Merci pour l'histoire et je regarderai la vidéo

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mickeyrony

9:10AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Hmmm .. Just have no bad things in Montreal ... lol ...... I always liked this building. He brought us the enormity and flavors suitable for pleasure. Thank you it was a beautiful afternoon of photography, Réal . ((5 + +)) Hummm.. Ont a pas juste de mauvaises choses à Montréal ...lol...... J'ai toujours aimé cet édifice . Il nous apportes le gigantisme et les saveurs appropriées pour une délectation . Merci ce fut un bel après midi de photographie ,Réal . ((5++))

KnightWolverine

9:29AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Man I would hate to be the one that has to scale that baby to clean those tiny windows...but if the price is right I'm game...lol..Nice one Buddy! -Will-

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Rose-Lignes

10:00AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

great POV and composition!

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njb2000

10:40AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Some stucture lovely shot must check out the slideshow!

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JSGraphics

10:44AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Fantastic! Well done!

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brycek

10:44AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Fantastic capture Magik!!

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GreenHawke

10:47AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Very nice shot!

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tennesseecowgirl

11:17AM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Super image~~

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kbrog

12:24PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Cool looking tower and a excellent capture! :)

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DennisReed

12:44PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Fantastik Magik

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jendellas

12:58PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Climbed the steps at St Josephs last night. Great tower, super pic!!!!

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Umbetro38

1:02PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Wow - the POV of this Building looks great here

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unstart

1:36PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

Most impressive!!

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-seek-

1:42PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

cool buiding - great shot

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Dreamingbee

1:48PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

amazing view and shot !!

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densa

1:49PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

fantastic shot my friend

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coolcatcom

1:59PM | Thu, 30 September 2010

MU you took a great shot of the tower,but as a resident of Montreal I don't think you would like it if I told you what we should do with the place. It's a Big White Elephant. Your photo is excellent!

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