The small city of Columbus, Indiana has become famous for its embrace of modern design. World famous designers like I.M. Pei, Harry Weese, Eero Saarinen and numerous others have created landmarks for this city of 50,000.
An unexpected new addition to the city comes in the form of a brand new air traffic control tower, which is not something that often gets much attention from a design perspective.
Designed by Marlon Blackwell Architects, the distinctive tower has a fascinating ribbed, angular form, unlike anything we’ve quite seen before. Somewhat resembling the form of a person, the tower uses repeated forms that also have echoes of topography.
The 129-foot tower adds to the area’s unique take on design and architecture, and shows that utilitarian-type projects like an air traffic control tower can surprise and delight. The tower breaks ground soon, and should be finished by 2026.
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