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Originally Posted by Aleks0o01
What was the main inspiration source for this building? Does the scaly looking facade have anything to do with dragons?
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"Square in plan, the tower’s re-entrant corners taper to create a graceful profile against the sky. At its base, the tower splays out, creating an impression of a plant emerging from the ground. The walls of the tower peel away at the base, creating canopies on three sides, and a dramatic atrium on the north side. The atrium gestures towards the rest of the development and serves as a public linkage space to the retail and rail station functions. The four façade elements extend up beyond the roof and slope back to create the building’s profile. During the day, the transparent crown dissolves against the sky; at night this volume will appear as a glowing beacon."
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Kohn Pedersen Fox Architects