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Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenWarsaw is set to get a new landmark tower in the heart of the financial district and Danish firm <a href="http://shl.dk/eng/" target="_blank">Schmidt Hammer Lassen</a> has won the international architectural competition to design it. The shimmering 188 meter tower consists of three individually stepped rectangular volumes with increasing heights, but works to create a connection with the nearby historic buildings. Sculptural and striking, the tower will also feature energy efficient design, solar power, and rainwater harvesting and aim for both <a href="http://www.breeam.org/" target="_blank">BREEAM Excellent</a> and <a href="http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19" target="_blank">LEED Gold</a> certifications.1
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenLocated at the center of the financial district, the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/warsaw/">Warsaw</a> tower will create a striking landmark as it rises above the other surrounding towers.2
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenThe tower is composed of three stepped volumes increasing in height towards the east with a variety of inclined facades that shift views and light.3
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenAngled rooflines reduce light obstruction on adjacent buildings and these rooflines are reflected in the lobby at the bottom to create a unified sculpture.4
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenThe open lobby allows pedestrians to pass through providing a direct connection between the plaza, the park, and the historical tenement houses to the south.5
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenSchmidt Hammer Lassen and <a href="http://www.arup.com/" target="_blank">Arup's</a> design wowed the jury not only for the striking visual form, but also for their sophisticated sustainability plan.6
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenThe building will be designed to reduce energy consumption with the goal of achieving both BREEAM Excellent or LEED Gold certifications.7
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenA modular facade system, with floor to ceiling glass elements, will provide high levels of transparency, sun shading, and light reflection shutters.8
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenThe sloped rooftops will feature photovoltaic panels and rainwater harvesting for use within the building.9
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenAdditionally, the tower will be operated using intelligent building management and will minimize technical installations by using passive elements.10
Warsaw Office Tower-Schmidt Hammer LassenThe 60,000 sq meter tower is expected to begin construction sometime in 2012 with an expected completion in 2016.11
