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THE TURNING TORSO, SWEDEN

The Turning Torso is one of the most interesting skyscrapers of recent times. It was a formal sculpture of Calatrava which was transformed into this magnificent piece of architecture. Like the sculpture, the building is composed of nine cubic elements, which turn gradually upward @ 90⁰ around a circular axis in the center. The load bearing structure of the building rests for the most part on a central concrete ring 35 feet in diameter. Its foundations are fixed 49 feet directly into the bedrock. Part of the construction of the Torso is turned inside out, Calatrava style. This is Sweden’s tallest tower and one of my favorite skyscrapers of all times. Follow the link for more info on this structure.

HSB Turning Torso http://www.turningtorso.com/

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