The text discusses various famous buildings and monuments, highlighting alternative designs and interesting facts behind their construction, showcasing the creative process and decision-making that shaped iconic structures around the world. Different rejected designs and proposed ideas shed light on the complex and often ambitious visions that architects and designers had for these landmarks, providing insight into the evolution of these structures and the creative challenges faced by those involved in their creation.
Insights
The Eiffel Tower almost became a massive granite lighthouse with bright lights for nighttime visibility, selected from 700 other designs.
Mount Rushmore's original plan included more than just presidents' heads, aiming to depict America's entire history, but was scaled back due to Gutzon Borglum's ambitious vision.
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Recent questions
What was the rejected design for the Arc de Triomphe in Paris?
L'Elephant Triomphal
Who proposed a Mario Kart-like bridge design for Tower Bridge in London?
FJ Palmer
What was the original intention behind the Statue of Liberty's design?
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Who judged the competition for the design of the White House?
George Washington
What grand design for the Washington Monument was scaled down due to funding issues?