Thursday, October 18, 2012
Chicago, USA
Joe Cordiano, Partner, Cityzen Development
Ma Yansong, Founding Principal, MAD Architects

Dubbed the “Marilyn Monroe” building, due to its sexy curves, Absolute Towers has added a new landmark to the skyline of Mississauga, a fast-growing suburb of Toronto. The architects sought to add something “naturalistic, delicate and human in contrast to the backdrop of listless, boxy buildings.” The design features smooth, unbroken balconies that wrap each floor of the building.

Run Time: 31:32

View all 2012 CTBUH Awards Symposium Videos
View all CTBUH Videos