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Gustav Eiffel was not only the name behind the tower; he was also an engineering genius responsible for several monumental projects. Initially, design concepts for the tower came from two of his employees, but it was Eiffel's expertise that transformed it into the tallest man-made structure of its time. He had to avoid excessive weight while achieving height, opting for iron over more cumbersome materials like marble. His design ensured that it could withstand significant wind pressure.