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e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerResembling a giant Jenga tower rising out of the landscape, e-MRAK’s Scholzberg Tower is a twisting structure constructed completely of timber. A collaboration with Honza Mach, the<a href="http://inhabitat.com/searchs-wild-tower-sits-high-in-the-sky-with-its-own-forest-in-miniature/" target="_blank"> tower </a>was built entirely by students using a stack system without the use of screws. The <a href="http://inhabitat.com/the-lovely-villa-taribini-is-the-epitome-of-warm-sustainable-ambience/" target="_blank">wooden structure</a> stands in a gorgeous field in remote Lučany nad Nisou, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/pragues-luscious-moods-hotel-in-prague-melds-sustainable-materials-with-superior-comfort/" target="_blank">Czech Republic</a>.1
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerBuilt as an attraction for<a href="http://inhabitat.com/huttenpalast-salvaged-campers-find-a-new-home-in-a-funky-budget-berlin-hotel/" target="_blank"> tourists</a>, the entire project, including labor, rang in at just under $10,000.2
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerThe <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tsunami-house-is-a-green-retreat-perched-high-atop-its-own-tower/" target="_blank">tower</a> has been well received by tourists and locals alike.3
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerThe structure was meant to contrast with the lush foliage of the surrounding area, and provide a lookout point to the natural area.4
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerThe open construction features alternating <a href="http://inhabitat.com/pescomaggiore-village-rebuilt-sustainably/" target="_blank">timber </a>slats, which overlap at the corners, creating Lincoln-Log like corners.5
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerThe alternating slats also make the entire tower’s innards visible to the outside.6
e-MRAK Scholzberg Giant Timber TowerThe tower under construction.7
e-MRAK Scholzberg tower fullViewers can see the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/lego-unveils-model-of-the-worlds-tallest-building-the-burj-khalifa/" target="_blank">tower</a>’s spiraling staircase from afar.8
e-MRAK Scholzberg towerThe stairs, like the double helix of DNA structure, spiral around each other up to the top of the wooden structure.9
e-MRAK Scholzberg tower nightAt the top, climbers are greeted by a playful flag awaits, and a gorgeous view of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/artist-melts-czech-presidents-head-as-global-warming-commentary/" target="_blank">Czech</a> country side.10
e-MRAK Scholzberg towerThe wooden construction is an amazing hand-built feat.11
e-MRAK Scholzberg towerThe tower is a favorite amongst the community.12
e-MRAK Scholzberg tower PLANSPlans.13
