Is This Bat-Friendly Watchtower in the Netherlands Worth the Hype?
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Is This Bat-Friendly Watchtower in the Netherlands Worth the Hype?

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Summary:

  • Watchtower Einderheide is a bat-friendly structure by NEXT Architects in the Netherlands.

  • The 26-meter-tall timber tower features a spiral staircase and habitats for bats.

  • Readers have mixed opinions, with some praising it as a masterpiece and others questioning its environmental impact.

  • The transformation of a Lake Como villa and refurbishment of a Stockholm cinema also sparked discussions.

In this week's comments update, readers are buzzing about Watchtower Einderheide, a bat-friendly watchtower designed by NEXT Architects that overlooks a serene forest in the Netherlands.

Watchtower Einderheide

Standing 26 meters tall, this impressive timber structure features a unique carved cut-out that reveals a spiral staircase and includes integrated habitats for tree-dwelling bats.

Timber Structure

Comments from the Community
Readers have been sharing their thoughts on the structure. Many are impressed, with one commenter noting, "Everyone loves a good perch," while another described it as "a beautiful thing!" Others, like Cet, called the tower "meticulous and engaging" and even labeled it a masterpiece.

However, not all feedback was positive. One commenter, Marius, pointed out the irony in cutting down trees to build a structure meant to overlook them, asking, "Is the view worth the effort?"
What do you think? Join the discussion here!

More Design Highlights
Also discussed this week was the transformation of an old concrete villa in Lake Como, Italy, by Tuckey Design Studio. Readers had mixed feelings about the design, with some praising the Prouvé dining chairs while others criticized the overall look as trite.

Lake Como Villa

Lastly, the refurbishment of the BioRio cinema in Stockholm was also a hot topic, where commenters appreciated the Scandinavian restraint and attention to detail in the design.

Stay tuned for more insights from the design community!

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