Why is the Turning Torso famous?
Why is the Turning Torso famous?
The Turning Torso in numbers 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.
What is known as the Turning Torso?
Turning Torso (the English name is used also in Swedish) is a neo-futurist residential skyscraper in Sweden and the tallest building in Scandinavia. Located in Malmö on the Swedish side of the Öresund strait, it was built and is owned by Swedish cooperative association HSB.
How many floors does Turning Torso have?
57Turning Torso / Floors
Turning Torso was completed in 2005, is 190 metres high, consists of nine cubes with a total of 54 stories and has a 90° twist from base to top. The top two floors comprise exclusive meeting rooms. Building started on 14 February 2001, and was finished on 1 November 2005.
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.
When was the Turning Torso built?
February 14, 2001Turning Torso / Construction started
Can you go up the Turning Torso?
The view from Turning Torso In total, there are 54 floors in Turning Torso and during the summer months, the upper floor opens up to paying visitors who want to enjoy the spectacular views. And of course, visit the tallest skyscraper in Sweden.
Does the Turning Torso move?
Due to the fact that the tower is close to the shore, the supporting steel structure had been designed in a way, that there are only slight swaying even at high wind speeds. So the spire only moves about 30 centimeters at a wind speed of 160 km/h.
Can you live in the Turning Torso?
Living in the Turning Torso The tower has 54 floors. It houses 149 luxury apartments. There are also office spaces, a party room and a conference room. Via an underground corridor you reach the garages that are housed in a building next to the Turning Torso.
Who designed the Turning Torso?
Santiago CalatravaTurning Torso / Architect
How long did it take to build Turning Torso?
4 years
The architect Santiago Calatrava based the design of the Turning Torso on an earlier creation of a twisted spine. Turning Torso is 190 meters high and was the tallest building in Scandinavia and the second tallest apartment building in Europe when it was completed in 2005. The construction took 4 years.
Who made the Turning Torso?
Who built the Turning Torso?
How do you turn into a torso?
To get there form Malmo Central Station you have to take BUS 2 ( direction to Scania) and alight at Turning Torso stop. The views and area access is free, you pay only for the bus ride.
What makes the Turning Torso so unique?
With an unprecedented architectural form, and an entirely unique combination of structural solutions, the Turning Torso is one-of-a-kind, even 10 years after its completion. The CTBUH Awards are an independent review of building projects, judged by a panel of industry experts.
How tall is the Turning Torso?
It reaches a height of 190 metres (623 ft) with 54 storeys and 147 apartments. Turning Torso won the 2005 Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award; and in 2015, the 10 Year Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
Where is Turning Torso located?
Turning Torso is a neo-futurist residential skyscraper in Sweden and the tallest building in Scandinavia. Turning Torso, the tallest building in Scandinavia. Located in Malmö on the Swedish side of the Öresund strait, it was built and is owned by Swedish cooperative association HSB. It is regarded as the first twisted skyscraper in the world.
What makes the Turning Torso an example of vertical transportation?
The Turning Torso is a successful example of environmental engineering and performance-based vertical transportation. It encounters a great challenge of standing upright at a windy coastline and could effectively sustain a 44 meters per second wind by displacing only 30 centimeters. The building is designed upon latest sustainability measures.