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China unveils stunning 590-feet Dance of Light skyscraper

Sat 10 Sep 2022    
EcoBalance
| 2 min read

One of the world’s most twisted towers has been unveiled in Chongqing, China. The Dance Of Light tower, designed by architecture firm Aedas and completed this year, is 180 meters (590 feet) tall and features a twisted facade that emulates the shape of the northern lights.

Located on Xingfu Plaza in the Jiangbei district of Chongqing, the building utilizes the simple and elegant form of double-curved facades to create the impression that the building is being twisted, the firm said. According to Ken Wai, Aedas global design principal, the facade “is not only an outlook expression but also a way of protection that sculpts interior spaces.”

It has been inspired by the dancing aurora, the rays and spirals of the polar lights often seen in the Arctic and Antarctic — so light plays a key role in accentuating the twisted shape of the structure. The view of the tower varies from different angles as light reflects and bends over the glass facades.” When night falls, the curved facade showcases reflections that allude to the dancing figure of a ballerina,” said Aedas in the press release.”The podium roof extends a coherent statement of sliding twist from top to bottom, echoing with the geometry of the tower and maintaining a consistent architectural style.”

Twisted high-rises have grown in popularity over the last decade thanks to advances in construction, engineering and architectural computer programs. The Turning Torso, by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and built-in 2005 in Malmo, Sweden, was the first twisted skyscraper that showcased the innovative style of architecture.

According to Aedas, the Dance Of Light tower has a “twisting angle” of up to 8.8 degrees per floor, which the studio believes is nearly 1.5 times more than any other super high-rise tower.”As an open public space, the tower has all the credits to be a city icon, especially the significant twisting of the facade is remarkable,” Wai added.

Source: Agencies China twister tower revealed China twister tower revealed


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