Earth, air and fire inspire deep green interior of Ecuador’s twisted tower

Design firm <a href="http://arquitectonica.com/" target="_blank">Arquitectónica </a>transformed an 18-story tower in Quito, <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/ecuador/" target="_blank">Ecuador</a> into a slender urban sculpture that twists upwards to meet the sky. The building's animated exterior is matched by a deep green interior designed by <a href="http://www.marcelwanders.com/" target="_blank">Marcel Wanders</a>, and belongs to a larger scheme comprising four major developments conceived in collaboration between leading experts in real estate development, industrial design and architecture.

The architects achieved the twisting shape of the tower by displacing the floor plates.

This generated an impression of movement rarely seen in the city. Nestled between two orthogonal buildings, the Oh Residences surprise and introduce an element of playfulness to the neighborhood.

The design of the interior, inspired by Ecuadorian flora and fauna, offers diverse spaces that reference three classical elements–earth, and fire.

The areas referencing earth use authentic natural materials, while sensations of serenity, softness and tranquility dominate the spaces where air is the main motif.

Contrasts that combine crafts, patterns and colors mark the spaces with fire as the thematic guide.

Oh Residences by Arquitectónica,Uribe &amp; Schwarzkopf and Marcel Wanders

Oh Residences by Arquitectónica,Uribe &amp; Schwarzkopf and Marcel Wanders

Oh Residences by Arquitectónica,Uribe &amp; Schwarzkopf and Marcel Wanders