Tower of the Third International (by Tatlin)

The Tower of the Third International by Tatlin was an innovative Russian construct designed around 1919-1920, envisioned as a monument to communism and modern Soviet ideals. It was a dynamic, industrial-looking skyscraper made of steel, glass, and iron, featuring spiraling shapes and rotating geometric forms intended to symbolize the future and progress. Although never built fully, the tower aimed to surpass the Eiffel Tower, showcasing avant-garde architecture and the revolutionary spirit of the time. Its design emphasized movement and experimentation, reflecting a departure from traditional styles toward a new, revolutionary aesthetic aligned with the ideals of the Soviet Union.