Absolute Towers_Wei Xia

Designer : MAD Architecture Location : Mississauga, Canada

Type : Residential

Time : 2006-2012

Tower A : 45,000sqm, 56stories/ height 170m

Tower B : 40,000sqm, 50stories/ height 150m

"This is an opportunity to respond to the needs of an expanding city, to create a residential landmark that strives for more than simple efficiency and that provides residents an emotional connection to their hometown."

"It is something beautiful, sculptural and human."

"The Absolute Towers are nicknamed as “Marilyn Monroe Towers” by the locals for the sinuous shape."

"Despite its landmark status, the emphasis is not solely on height. Our design features a continuous balcony that surrounds the whole building, eliminating the vertical barriers traditionally used in high rise architecture. The entire building rotates by different degrees at different levels, corresponding with the surrounding scenery. Our aim is to provide 360 degree views for each residential unit, and to get city dwellers in touch with the natural elements and reawaken their appreciation of nature."

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http://www.i-mad.com/work/absolute-towers/?cid=55