China unveils 590 feet 'Dance of light' tower
9 Sep 2022
Known already as one of the most twisted structures in the world, a tower has been unveiled in Xingfu Plaza in Chongqing's Jiangbei District, China. The skyscraper is said to be inspired by the beautifully mesmerizing Northern Lights
The design of the skyscraper was completed by Hong Kong based international architecture firmM Aedas. According to the company, the building's twist goes 1.5 times further than most skyscrapers with an angle of 8.8 degrees.
In a press release, Aedas said, "When night falls, the curved facade showcases reflections that allude to the dancing figure of a ballerina. 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."
The 180 meter tall tower contains 39 floors and manipulated the bending of light to achieve the 'Dance of light' as it hits all the curves and edgesPrincipal global designer of Aedas, Ken Wai noted how the twists and turns essentially do a duo job of protecting both the interior and exterior space.
Other notable towers that twist include The Turning Torso, a skyscraper unveiled at Malmo, Sweden in the year 2005 as well as the Cayan Tower in Dubai in 2013.