Bengaluru has many iconic landmarks — Lal Bagh, Bengaluru Palace, Vidhana Soudha and Cubbon Park. The Silicon Valley of India will soon get India’s highest skydeck, a 250m-tall viewing tower to enjoy panoramic views of the city. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar shared a sneak peek of the proposed Skydeck project in Bengaluru on X.
Bengaluru Gears Up To Get India’s Highest Skydeck
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday shared a sneak-peak of the proposed Skydeck project in Bengaluru. The plan, if implemented, will give India’s highest viewing tower, the minister said.
The proposal has been made by an Austrian company called Coop Himmelb(l)au, in association with World Design Organisation (WDO).
ಆಸ್ಟ್ರೀಯಾ ಮೂಲದ COOP HIMMELB(L)AU ಸಂಸ್ಥೆಯು ವರ್ಲ್ಡ್ ಡಿಸೈನ್ ಆರ್ಗನೈಸೇಶನ್ ಸಹಕಾರದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲು ಉದ್ದೇಶಿಸಿರುವ ಸ್ಕೈ ಡೆಸ್ಕ್ ಯೋಜನೆಯನ್ನು ಪರಿಶೀಲಿಸಿದೆ. ಇದು ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವಾದ ನಂತರ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲೇ ಅತಿ ಎತ್ತರದ ವೀಕ್ಷಣಾ ಗೋಪುರ ಎನ್ನುವ ಕೀರ್ತಿಗೆ ಪಾತ್ರವಾಗಲಿದೆ.
ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಅನುಷ್ಠಾನಕ್ಕೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾದ 8-10 ಎಕರೆ… pic.twitter.com/s153kRzlqo— DK Shivakumar (@DKShivakumar) October 17, 2023
According to a report by Moneycontrol, Bengaluru is all set to get India’s highest viewing tower or skydeck. An Austrian company, Coop Himmelb(l)au, in association with the World Design Organisation (WDO) has made this proposal. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has taken to X to share a mesmerising video of the banyan tree-themed sky deck if built will become India’s highest viewing tower.
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However, the location to build this proposed mega project is not yet decided. DK Shivakumar is also the Bengaluru Development Minister. He has asked the state officials to check the financial viability of this ambitious project. A suitable space of 8 to 10 acres is needed to build the viewing tower. Meanwhile, the Austrian company, Coop Himmelb(l)au has built stunning skyscrapers in Australia, South Korea, China, Europe, Russia, Japan and Europe.
The one-of-a-kind skydeck will have a unique banyan tree-inspired theme replete with hanging roots and flowers. As per a TOI report, the tower will have three parts – base, trunk and blossom. Apart from a gorgeous viewing spot, the skydeck will have restaurants, a sky garden, shopping area, theatre, shopping area and multiple recreational and entertainment facilities.
Netizens Want The Govt To Focus On Developing Infrastructure In The City
Coming to the video shared by DK Shivakumar on X (formerly Twitter) of the proposed skydeck, it’s a 2.11-minute clip showing a glimpse of the 250m tall engineering marvel. It’s enough to get Bengalureans excited about the upcoming project which also has a roller coaster, a wing catcher and solar panels at the top, making it energy-efficient.
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Meanwhile, Netizens took to X to share their reactions and opinions about the upcoming Skydeck in Bengaluru. While many hailed the fact that the city will get a new landmark, they wished the authorities would rather work on improving roads and other infrastructure in the city. Especially fixing potholes and working on reducing traffic congestion, a menace in the city.
What would be the cost of this?
Is this to see potholes from there or see great view of garbage?— Ravindra Konapur (@RKonapur1) October 17, 2023
Nice. But how shall i reach there? Cannot take car out of home because everywhere its going to be traffic jam. Even if i muster the courage, where shall i drive ? Roads are only in rest of Karnataka. In Bengaluru no road infrastructure is there.
— Yes!GoingGeek! (@GoingGeek) October 18, 2023
Bengaluru city needs world class tourism spots like this. I appreciate our DCM is shown interest towards such an idea. I suggest freedom park is an ideal place for this project.
— Nandeesha J R (@NandeeshaJR1) October 18, 2023
Sir first focus on giving basic infrastructure to all people in Bangalore this tower can be done later 🙏🏻
— Mallayya Prabhuswamimath (@prabhuswamimath) October 17, 2023
Make it central Bengaluru orelse don’t, atleast you can see Vidhan Soudha from there. Outskirts there is nothing to see from top just empty farmland.
— RowRowRowYourBoat (@htnarih) October 17, 2023
Bengalureans, what’s your opinion about the Skydeck in Namma Bengaluru?
Cover Image Courtesy: @DKShivakumar/ X
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