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Friday, 20 September 2013

       Meet the world's best new skyscraper

 Absolute World Tower 1 &amp; 2 form part of the Absolute City Centre complex, an inner-city ensemble consisting of five residential towers. Due to their curved shape, with no floor appearing the same, the two towers were given the nickname "Marilyn Monroe." <strong>Architects</strong>: MAD, Ltd.; Burka Architects 1. Absolute World Towers (Canada)
Absolute World Tower 1 & 2 form part of the Absolute City Centre complex, an inner-city ensemble consisting of five residential towers. Due to their curved shape, with no floor appearing the same, the two towers were given the nickname "Marilyn Monroe." Architects: MAD, Ltd.; Burka Architects  

The Al Bahr Towers have a dynamic, translucent facade that runs off power generated by photovoltaic panels and that reacts to sunlight. The facade aims to reduce interior temperature from sunlight by around 50%. The mobile facade consists, per building, of 2,000 umbrella-like elements that can be opened and closed. <strong>Architects</strong>: Aedas Architects; Diar Consult 2. Al Bahr Towers (U.A.E.)
The Al Bahr Towers have a dynamic, translucent facade that runs off power generated by photovoltaic panels and that reacts to sunlight. The facade aims to reduce interior temperature from sunlight by around 50%. The mobile facade consists, per building, of 2,000 umbrella-like elements that can be opened and closed. Architects: Aedas Architects; Diar ConsultBurj Qatar is topped by a dome with a spire that acts as a lightning conductor. The structure's shape is strongly reminiscent of Torre Agbar in Barcelona, an office building also designed by Jean Nouvel, which claimed second place in the 2004 Emporis Skyscraper Awards. <strong>Architect</strong>: Ateliers Jean Nouvel3. Burj Qatar (Qatar)
Burj Qatar is topped by a dome with a spire that acts as a lightning conductor. The structure's shape is strongly reminiscent of Torre Agbar in Barcelona, an office building also designed by Jean Nouvel, which claimed second place in the 2004 Emporis Skyscraper Awards. Architect: Ateliers Jean NouvelThe slanting, exposed-concrete columns at the base catch the eye, as does an atrium that joins the skyscraper to its 132-meter-tall sister tower. At 213 meters, House on Mosfilmovskaya 1 is one of the 10 tallest buildings in Russia. <strong>Architect</strong>: Sergey Skuratov Architects4. House on Mosfilmovskaya 1 (Russia) The slanting, exposed-concrete columns at the base catch the eye, as does an atrium that joins the skyscraper to its 132-meter-tall sister tower. At 213 meters, House on Mosfilmovskaya 1 is one of the 10 tallest buildings in Russia. Architect: Sergey Skuratov ArchitectsPearl River Tower uses wind energy, air conditioning and solar technology in innovative ways. It's considered one of the world's most energy-efficient skyscrapers. At 310 meters, Pearl River Tower is the tallest building in the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012 ranking. <strong>Architects</strong>: SOM; Guangzhou Design Institute5. Pearl River Tower (China)
Pearl River Tower uses wind energy, air conditioning and solar technology in innovative ways. It's considered one of the world's most energy-efficient skyscrapers. At 310 meters, Pearl River Tower is the tallest building in the Emporis Skyscraper Award 2012 ranking. Architects: SOM; Guangzhou Design InstituteThe Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel has an all-white facade, except on the north side, which is black. The hotel windows are in the shape of palm fronds. The vertical garden in the building's interior, which is planted with 300 palm trees, picks up the design theme. <strong>Architects</strong>: Ateliers Jean Nouvel; Ribas &amp; Ribas Asociados6 (tie). Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel (Spain)
The Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel has an all-white facade, except on the north side, which is black. The hotel windows are in the shape of palm fronds. The vertical garden in the building's interior, which is planted with 300 palm trees, picks up the design theme. Architects: Ateliers Jean Nouvel; Ribas & Ribas Asociados
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