What is the Turning Torso used for?
What is the Turning Torso used for?
Turning Torso houses top-quality apartments, offices and conference rooms and, at the time of completion (27 August 2005), is the second tallest residential tower in Europe after the 264m-high Triumph-Palace in Moscow andthe tallest building in Scandinavia.
Can you go inside the Turning Torso?
VISIT and LECTURE There is a big interest for Turning Torso and that is why we offer a chance to visit the building and also attend a lecture. A presentation we call ”From Vision to Reality.” You are able to book a visit all year round and it takes place on the two top floors, level 53 and 54.
What is the Turning Torso made of?
The facade is made of approximately 2,800 curved aluminum panels and 2,250 flat glass windows. There are some 300 panels in each unit. Exterior of the Turning Torso features a black granite reflecting pool and a granite entrance path. Granite is also used in some places within the building, notably in the lobby.
How many floors does Turning Torso have?
57
Turning Torso/Floors
Who built Turning Torso?
Santiago Calatrava
Turning Torso/Architects
Turning Torso is a neo-futurist skyscraper in Malmo, Sweden. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and completed in 2005, it was based on his own white marble sculpture of a twisting human being. It was the world’s first ‘twisting’ tower and at 190 m (623 ft), it is the tallest building in Scandinavia.
When was the Turning Torso built?
February 14, 2001
Turning Torso/Construction started
How tall is the Turning Torso?
623′
Turning Torso/Height
At 190 metres (623 feet) tall and 54 storeys high, the Turning Torso became the tallest building not just in Malmö but all of Scandinavia upon its 2005 opening. The building twists through 90-degrees from base to tip.
Who built the Turning Torso?
When was the Turning Torso made?
August 27, 2005
Turning Torso/Opened
Who made the Turning Torso?
Turning Torso/Architects
What are some interesting facts about Turning Torso?
Here you’ll find some facts about Turning Torso. The building is 190 meter high and it’s said to be the highest building in Sweden and the highest residential building in Europe. It has 54 floors. The architect Santiago Calatrava has designed the building and the human body has been the model and the inspiration.
What is turnerturning Torso based on?
Turning Torso is based on a sculpture by Calatrava, called Twisting Torso, which is a white marble piece based on the form of a twisting human being.
Who is the architect of the Turning Torso?
The architect Santiago Calatrava has designed the building and the human body has been the model and the inspiration. The result is an impressive building with a turn of 90 degrees. Turning Torso consists of 9 cubes with 5 floors in every cube.
Where is the famous Turning Torso in Sweden?
Turning Torso is located in the Western Harbour in Malmö, in southern Sweden. Since its inauguration, it has inspired both foreign architects as well as Swedish architects. It has also become one of the most famous attractions in Sweden with thousands of visitors each year.
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