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The office space and museum take up the lower levels. They have 360 degree views and operable windows to encourage cross ventilation.

Dorin Stefan Birou Arhitectura collaborated with Mihai Bogdan CRACIUN architect from the USA as well as upgrade.studio to design the iconic tower for Taipei. The project was inspired by the leaf, the shape of the island of Taiwan, the money tree, and other Taiwanese symbols. Eight zeppelin-like elevators serve as observation decks for the tower and run on a track positioned vertically in a strong electro‐magnetic field. The floating observatories will be constructed out of lightweight materials including PTFE, and the balloon is filled with helium. Each deck can carry from 50 to 80 people up to the top for stunning views of the city.

2 Responses to “Futuristic Solar Skyscraper Wins the Taiwan Tower Competition”

  1. noyeah Noyeah says:

    WOW!!!!!

  2. kirti muley kirti muley says:

    height of human mind.

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