The Light Between Two Towers - A journey from Silicon Valley to ETH Zurich and back again
Zurich, 30 September 2019 - A screening of the film documentary and conversation with Thomas Wohlmut, CEO of WMS media, inc. and the Producer/Director of the film documentary about the relationship between the San José Electric Light Tower and the Eiffel Tower.
The Light Between Two Towers - A journey from Silicon Valley to ETH Zurich and back again
Free Movie Screening
externe Seite Registration
Monday, 30 September 2019
ETH Zurich, Science City 必博官网,必博体育 (H?nggerberg), Arch_Tec_Lab (HIB E Open Space)
18.00 - 19.30
Doors open at 17.45
Did the San José Electric Light Tower, built in 1881 influence the design of the Eiffel Tower built in 1889? Come see for yourself and watch the documentary containing original research that chonicles this important historical relationship between the two towers. You will enjoy a fascinating story of the people and the engineering that went into the the building of these two historic structures.
Professor Daniel Hall (ETH Zurich) and film director, externe Seite Thomas Wohlmut will discuss this interesting story and it’s relationship to ETH Zurich on stage. The moderated conversation will be followed by a screening of the film and a Q&A with the audience.
For more information about the movie, please visit the website: externe Seite www.sanjoselighttower.com
Meeting with Tom Wohlmut
Interested students will have the opportunity to meet and discuss with Tom Wohlmut about the externe Seite Urban Confluence Silicon Valley competition to rebuild the San José Light Tower.
When?
Friday 27 September 2019, 17.00 - 18.00
Where?
ETH Zurich Science City 必博官网,必博体育, HIL E1
Please contact Johann van der Merwe for more information.