Russia Tower
Башня Россия |
Russia Tower
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| Information |
| Location |
Moscow, Russia |
| Status |
Under construction |
| Groundbreaking |
18 September 2007 |
| Estimated completion |
2012 |
| Use |
Mixed use |
| Roof |
612.2 m (2,009 ft) |
| Top floor |
500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Technical details |
| Floor count |
118 |
| Floor area |
520,000 m² (5,597,280 square feet) |
| Elevator count |
101 |
| Cost |
over $2 billion |
| Companies |
| Architect |
Foster + Partners |
Structural
Engineer |
Halvorson and Partners |
| Contractor |
Satori (site preparation)
Soletanshstroy (Soletanche Bachy) (Diaphragm wall, 0 level) |
| Developer |
Russian Land |
| Owner |
Russian Land |
The Russia Tower (Russian: Башня Россия Bashnya Rossiya) is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction[1] in the Moscow International Business Center of Moscow, Russia. Construction began in September, 2007, and is planned to be completed in 2012. Upon reaching its final height of 612.2 m (2,009 ft.), it will be the third tallest building in the world, assuming completion of the Lanco Hills Signature Tower. Additionally, it will be the tallest building in the world with a natural ventilation system.[2][3][4]
The total area of the structure will cover 520,000 m² (5,597,233.4 sq ft), of which 38% (200,000 m² (2,152,782.1 sq ft)) will be located underground. The tower will contain 118 floors, 101 elevators, and underground parking to accommodate 3,680 automobiles. Commercial retail shops will be located at the base of the building. The maximum capacity of the building is projected to be around 30,000.
Features of the project
Based on a geometry derived from a triangular plan with an open ‘green’ spinevague , the building’s primary structure comprises three ‘arms’ that taper as they rise. They create a slender pyramidal form that achieves the maximum stability with the minimum structure and allows the most effective distribution of space. The higher floors containing residential and hotel accommodation are designed as a series of modular units that can be configured individually. At the summit, a public viewing deck with cafes and bars creates an attraction for visitors and residents, while an ice-rink and shops add to life at street level[5].
The environmental strategy harnesses a range of passive techniques and controls. Strategically, mixed-use offers a strong starting point, allowing energy balance throughout the day as people move between office and home. Structurally, the tower’s slender profile creates shallow floorplates that maximise daylight penetration and increase the potential for natural ventilation. The triple-glazed, high-performance facade reduces heat loss; photovoltaics supply the building’s energy needs and feed electricity back into the city grid; energy recycling reduces heating demand by 20 per cent; and snow and rain water harvesting is expected to cut fresh water consumption for toilets by a third. Thus, socially and environmentally, Russia Tower offers a sustainable new solution to contemporary living.[5]
History of the project
Originally, The Russia Tower was proposed for plots 2 and 3 of the Moscow International Business Center in 1994 as the world's tallest building; a 648 m (2,126 ft), 125-story tower. It was designed by Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It was soon moved to plot 14. In the middle of 2003 an updated 648 m (2,126 ft), 134-story, design had been moved to plots 17 and 18. In January 2004, the Moscow Development Company (STT Group) was appointed as the main investor and developer of the $2-billion project.[6]
On 18 September 2007, the building's cornerstone was laid in an official groundbreaking ceremony.
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Coordinates: 55°45′5″N, 37°32′4″E
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