the british airways i360 pod rises to 138 meters above brighton beach

the british airways i360 pod rises to 138 meters above brighton beach

rising over brighton beach in the UK, the 162 meter high observation pod – the ‘british airways i360’ – has reached its maximum height of 138 meters as a test in anticipation to the attraction’s official opening this summer. designed by british architecture firm marks barfield architects, the moving observation tower will be the tallest in the world, with each ‘flight’ facilitating up to 200 visitors per turn. its unique location will offer a 360-degree view over the coast, the city itself and in turn, breathe new life to the seafront area. 

the tallest moving observation tower has a max height of 138 meters with a diameter of 3.9 meters at its widest point
all images © british airways i360

david marks of marks barfield architects, who conceived and designed british airways i360 and the london eye, comments: ‘today the team reached a major milestone with the pod reaching its maximum height for the first time. testing and commissioning will continue for a few more weeks.’

as well as the observation tower, the programs around it has also been renovated. working with west pier trust, the project has refurbished two of the original tollbooths using traditional victorian building techniques. these reconstructed schemes sit at the entrance to the tower and will be occupied by a tea room and the ticket office.

 the attraction’s visitor centre will incorporate a 400-seat restaurant the belle vue brighton

 testing and commissioning continue towards the attraction’s opening this summer

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