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| Twice a month the Council features a seminal tall building as a case study. These projects, typically either recently completed or historically significant, are examples of influential tall building development, design, engineering and/or construction. |
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KK100, Shenzhen
TFP Farrells, posted May 2013
As part of the larger KK100 development, the new curved tower is a powerful addition to Shenzhen. The intricate detailing of the façade, as well as the bell-shaped entry canopy, draw users into the building. At the curving pinnacle of the tower, striking hotel amenities are placed in a suspended egg form, accessed through an 18-story-high atrium.
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Complesso Garibaldi - Tower B, Milan
Progetto CMR, posted May 2013
The project represents a fresh interpretation of an aging building. To view the before and after, it is hard to believe it is the same building. It is commended for its adaptive reuse of an existing structure, preserving the embodied energy of that structure. In addition, the façade design in both aesthetic and energy terms is exemplary.
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Kajima Corporation Buildings – Demolition Method
Kajima Design, posted April 2013
The demolition of older tall buildings is increasingly becoming an issue with the impact on the environment and re-use of materials. The new Kajima method offers a solution which addresses and improves upon typical demolition methods. This method will improve the sustainability of a building through its lifespan and final deconstruction.
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Kingdom Tower, Jeddah
Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, posted April 2013
Kingdom Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, will be the tall building to go where no building has gone before – beyond 1,000 meters. For the first time, the team at Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture discuss at length the process that went into designing a one-kilometer-tall tower, as well as specific details about the structure and configuration. |
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BG Group Place, Houston
Pickard Chilton, posted March 2013
Located in central Houston, adjacent to the new metro system, BG Group Place yields a host of green features while providing a breath of fresh air to the Houston skyline. The introduction of a high-level sky garden and terrace brings visual interest to the tower form as well as providing a green amenity. |
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1 Bligh Street, Sydney
ingenhoven architects, posted March 2013
While not the tallest building on Sydney’s skyline, 1 Bligh Street stands out for its many sustainability features, including a double-skin curtain wall and a naturally ventilated atrium. The building opens up significantly at the ground level, providing abundant public space and an open, airy feeling. |
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Victoria Tower, Stockholm
Wingårdh Arkitektkontor, posted February 2013
Among the tallest towers in Scandinavia, Victoria Tower is a strong iconic form. Placing the larger rectangular floor plates on top of the smaller hotel floor plates creates a dramatic cantilever and adds a dynamic layer to the form. Though the façade appears to be totally glazed in colorful panels, the high-performance wall assembly includes two-thirds insulated panels. |
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Absolute World Towers, Mississauga
MAD, posted February 2013
Absolute Towers is a striking example of a private/public approach to development in a city that was perhaps unaware of the extent an architectural design could impart conversation, energy, and vitality into the community. The towers definitively stand out on the skyline of Mississauga, bringing distinction to the little-known, but fast-growing, suburb of Toronto. |
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Solaris, Singapore
TR Hamzah & Yeang, posted January 2013
Though it is not particularly tall, the building is commended for its contributions to the exploration of the urban habitat. The linear vertical park allows for the building to connect with the green spaces of Singapore and for the occupants to further connect with nature.
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Al Bahar Towers, Abu Dhabi
Aedas, posted January 2013
In looking to innovate high-rise design, nature and culture are the most resilient sources of inspiration. The Al Bahar Towers relies on both of these in the execution of the advanced screening system which was designed to integrate the building with its cultural context and respond directly to the climatic requirements of the region. |
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| The Featured Tall Building initiative was begun in January 2011; project case studies are added twice monthly. |
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