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1. www.britannica.com › biography › Toyo-ItoToyo Ito | Biography, Architecture, Buildings, & Facts ...

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   May 7, 2024 · As Ito moved on to larger works, his designs became more experimental. In Yokohama he transformed an old concrete water tower into the visually stunning Tower of the Winds (1986) by covering the structure with a perforated aluminum plate and hundreds of lights that were configured to respond to wind speed and sound waves.

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   May 12, 2024 · The Tower of the Winds or Aerides (winds in Greek) is the most famous building of the Roman Agora of Athens. It was built during the late Hellenistic period, quite possibly at the end of the 2nd century BCE by the famous astronomer Andronicos, from Kyrrhos in Macedonia.

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   4 days ago · Each of its eight sides aligns with a point of the compass and features a relief sculpture personifying the wind associated with that direction.[^8] According to the Roman architect Vitruvius, the Tower of the Winds was "a marvel that is known the world over" for its ingenious combination of art and science.[^9] The Beating Heart of Roman Athens

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   Who built the Tower of the winds in Athens?

   • The Tower of the Winds or Aerides (winds in Greek) is the most famous building of the Roman Agora of Athens. It was built during the late Hellenistic period, quite possibly at the end of the 2nd century BCE by the famous astronomer Andronicos, from Kyrrhos in Macedonia.

   The Roman Agora of Athens: The Monuments and the History

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   How does the Tower of winds work?

   • At night time, the Tower of Winds begins to show its true colours, literally. It comes alive, translating sound and wind into light through an automated system that senses the varying wind and noise levels and accordingly powering 1300 lamps, 12 neon rings, and 30 flood lights at its base.

   Toyo Ito’s Tower of Winds, A Technological Sculpture in Yokohama Japan

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   Why is the Agoranomion located near the Tower of winds?

   • It was the eastern entrance to the Roman Agora of Athens. The Agoranomion, which stands next to the Tower of Winds, was built in the 1st century CE. It is a building the identification of which is not yet ascertained. According to the inscription on the facade of the building, it was dedicated to Athena Archigetis and the Divi Augusti.

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   Why is there no pattern in the Tower of London?

   • The tower constantly transforms, its small lamps change colors according the surrounding sounds and its neon rings ripple according to the winds of the city. As a result there is no pattern since the display of light is a direct representation of the environment, portrayed on a 21 meter high cylindrical surface.

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5. www.archute.com › toyo-ito-tower-winds-yokohama-japanToyo Ito’s Tower of Winds, A Technological Sculpture in ...

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   May 13, 2024 · The tower constantly transforms, its small lamps change colors according the surrounding sounds and its neon rings ripple according to the winds of the city. As a result there is no pattern since the display of light is a direct representation of the environment, portrayed on a 21 meter high cylindrical surface.

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6. www.earthtrekkers.com › best-things-to-do-inAthens Bucket List: 20 Best Things to Do in Athens, Greece

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   May 23, 2024 · The Tower of the Winds is considered to be the world’s first meteorological center, featuring a sundial, water clock, and wind vane. Cost: €8 summer months, €4 winter months, included on the combination ticket with the Acropolis (€30) Hours: Hours vary by season; get updated hours here

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8. aroundgreece.blogspot.com › 2024 › 05Step into history at the Roman Agora in Athens, where you can ...

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   May 23, 2024 · The Mykonos windmills are a group of iconic, whitewashed windmills perched on a hill above Mykonos Town. Dating back to the 16th century, these windmills once harnessed the strong island winds to grind grain. Now, they are a symbol of Mykonos and offer picturesque views of the town and the Aegean Sea.

9. athenslover.com › archaeological-sites6 Athens Ancient Sites - Agora, Olympieion & Kerameikos

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   May 19, 2024 · To the east was the Propylos. Just outside this gate is the Tower of the Winds. This tower indicated the time and the wind direction in ancient Athens. The tower was pointed exactly to the north, so people could read the time through the shadows on the building. There was also a large water clock inside the tower.