Twisting 810 degrees, this spiral tower provides unparalleled views of nature! - Yanko Design

With a new decade ushering in, our disconnect with nature has grown even more than profound and prominent. However, at that place are certain designers and architects going out of their way to renew this precious connect. Among the mountains of Shenzhen stands a spiral staircase twisting gloriously at 810 degrees. Designed by studio Doarchi, 'The Tower of Screw' intricately weaves around a compact irrigation puddle used to gargle the surrounding fields of flowers.

Designer: Studio Doarchi

More like a sculptural masterpiece, the tower resides in a high-lying area, unproblematic still imposing. Ascending towards the sky, visitors can access 15 meters of the belfry through a series of twisting stairs.

With views of the surrounding mountains, fields, and galleries of sunflowers, the visitors experience more in tune with nature than ever.

Stick your caput out and peek inwards, and yous'll catch a glimpse of the reflecting pool. The irrigation pool provides surreal reflections of the visitors and the massive sky above them.

"We need a natural place to clear upward the melancholy mood in busy urban life," said Doarchi. "The site is located in a high-lying area, with a pool reserved for irrigation." Doarchi even went ahead to say that the tourists, tower, and globe all integrate at this location.

White PTEE picture and tensioned metal mesh form the bulk of the structure, coming together to form an impressive screw. LED strip lights comprehend the edge of the spiral.

The top resembles a gaping rima oris, being left open to allow a fresh breeze to encompass the entire structure.

Walking up peacefully to the top of the tower gives a glimpse of the beautiful nature all around, providing us with a moment of residue from our busy urban lives and solidifying our connection with nature.