One of the most twisted towers in the world opened in Chongqing, China.
The Dance Of Light tower, designed by architecture firm Aedas and completed this year, is 180 meters tall and features a twisted facade that mimics the shape of the northern lights, according to a press release.
Located at Xingfu Plaza in the Jiangbei District of Chongqing, the building uses the simple and elegant shape of double-curved facades to create the impression that the building is being twisted, the company said.
According to Ken Wai, director of global design at Aedas, the facade “is not only an expression of perspective, but also a form of protection that sculpts interior spaces”.
The designers were inspired by the dancing aurora — the rays and spirals of polar light often seen in the Arctic and Antarctic — so light plays a key role in accentuating the structure’s twisted shape. The tower’s view varies from different angles as light reflects and slants onto the glass facades.
“At nightfall, the curved facade features reflections that allude to the dancing figure of a ballerina,” Aedas said in the press release.
“The podium roof extends a coherent statement of sliding twist from top to bottom, echoing the tower’s geometry and maintaining a consistent architectural style.”
Twisted skyscrapers have grown in popularity over the past decade, thanks to advances in construction, engineering, and architecture computer programs.
Turning Torso, by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and built in 2005 in Malmo, Sweden, was the first twisting skyscraper that showcased the innovative style of architecture.
Other popular twisting buildings include the Absolute World Towers by MAD Architects, located in Canada and completed in 2012, as well as the 306-meter-tall Cayan Tower in Dubai, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and completed in 2013.
According to Aedas, the Dance Of Light tower has a “twist angle” of up to 8.8 degrees per floor, which the studio believes is nearly 1.5 times more than any other high-rise tower.
“As an open public space, the tower has all the credit for being an icon of the city, especially the significant twist of the facade is remarkable,” added Wai.
Source: CNN Brasil
With 6 years of experience, I bring to the table captivating and informative writing in the world news category. My expertise covers a range of industries, including tourism, technology, forex and stocks. From brief social media posts to in-depth articles, I am dedicated to creating compelling content for various platforms.
