Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro :Improve access to a world-famous mountaintop monument without detracting from the natural setting
Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro :Improve access to a world-famous mountaintop monument without detracting from the natural setting
2 PagesCASE STUDY No lubrication Reduced energy consumption Low noise levels Environmentally Responsible Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro Challenge: Improve access to a world-famous mountaintop monument without detracting from the natural setting or the monument itself Since 1931, the open arms of the 38.1 meters (125-foot) Christ the Redeemer monument have beckoned millions of visitors to the summit of Corcovado mountain to enjoy the spectacular views of Rio de Janeiro, 710 meters (2,343 feet) below. To reach the monument, most visitors would take a scenic train ride up the mountainside, through tropical Brazilian foliage with views of the mountain and city below. At the end of the ride, however, visitors had to climb a series of steep staircases—220 steps in all—to reach Corco
