The 'La Tour' Apartments Curve Around and Above a Historic Landmark
Rahul Kalvapalle — February 19, 2016 — Art & Design
The Danish city of Aarhus is already home to quite a few notable, interesting and unique architectural projects, but few of them are as thoughtfully designed and well executed in both aesthetic style and civic function as the La Tour apartment tower complex.
The challenge will building the La Tour tower was the fact that the site was located near a historic brick tower. Therefore architects 3XN went about coming with a curving design that ensures that the famous landmark does not physically or visually get eclipsed. This curving form has used by 3XN before and has become something of a signature design language.
Ultimately, this apartment tower project goes to prove that modern architectural projects can certainly be designed in a manner that is respectful of legacy architecture in the vicinity.
The challenge will building the La Tour tower was the fact that the site was located near a historic brick tower. Therefore architects 3XN went about coming with a curving design that ensures that the famous landmark does not physically or visually get eclipsed. This curving form has used by 3XN before and has become something of a signature design language.
Ultimately, this apartment tower project goes to prove that modern architectural projects can certainly be designed in a manner that is respectful of legacy architecture in the vicinity.
Trend Themes
1. Curving Design - Utilizing curving forms in architectural design to incorporate and respect historic landmarks.
2. Signature Design Language - Developing a unique design language that becomes synonymous with a particular architect or firm.
3. Respecting Legacy Architecture - Designing modern architectural projects in a way that acknowledges and pays homage to existing buildings of historical significance.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Incorporating curving forms and signature design languages into architectural projects to create unique and visually striking structures.
2. Real Estate - Developing apartment tower complexes that respect and highlight nearby iconic landmarks.
3. Historical Preservation - Finding innovative approaches to urban development that harmoniously blend modern design with the preservation of historic buildings.
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