Santiago Calatrava - Turning Torso

Santiago Calatrava
Turning Torso
Malmø, Sweden

Santiago Calatrava has designed a residential tower for the new Bo01 Area in Malmø, Sweden .

Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava

Santiago Calatrava has combined sculpture and the dynamics of architecture with the power of engineering for a residential tower in Malmö, Sweden.

Photo: Kirsten Kiser
Calatrava drawing in Malmø.

Calatava's design for the "Turning Torso" is inspired by the human form in motion, and evolved from one of his sculptures in an exhibition.

Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The Main Entrance

Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The glazed lobby

The 'Turning Torso' will be a visible symbol in the exciting area aroundØresund and the Øresund Bridge. The West Harbor, once a desolated industrial area, is today one of the most beautiful quarters in the city; close to City Centre, Malmö Högskola (Malmö College), and the new business area.

Drawing courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The Plan

Drawing courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The Elevation

Nine cubes, twisting 90 degrees from bottom to top, will rise 45 stories topped with a glass-enclosed floor for meetings and special events, and a rooftop observation deck with vistas to Copenhagen.

Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The Roof terrace

Residents will also enjoy open terraces with sea views, and outdoor exercise and kindergarten areas.
Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2001, and should be completed 18-24 months later.

Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava
The site

The Bo01 area under construction is based on the medieval European City with small houses and lots. The buildings towards the sea will form a wall against the strong winds; the houses behind will be low with small, intimate yards. There will be parks, a harbor, and a promenade at the seaside.

July, 2000

Calatrava arcspace features





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		Santiago Calatrava Turning Torso Malmø, Sweden Santiago Calatrava has designed a residential tower for the new Bo01 Area in Malmø, Sweden . Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava Santiago Calatrava has combined sculpture and the dynamics of architecture with the power of engineering for a residential tower in Malmö, Sweden. Photo: Kirsten Kiser Calatrava drawing in Malmø. Calatava's design for the "Turning Torso" is inspired by the human form in motion, and evolved from one of his sculptures in an exhibition. Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava The Main Entrance Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava The glazed lobby The 'Turning Torso' will be a visible symbol in the exciting area aroundØresund and the Øresund Bridge. The West Harbor, once a desolated industrial area, is today one of the most beautiful quarters in the city; close to City Centre, Malmö Högskola (Malmö College), and the new business area. Drawing courtesy Santiago Calatrava The Plan Drawing courtesy Santiago Calatrava The Elevation Nine cubes, twisting 90 degrees from bottom to top, will rise 45 stories topped with a glass-enclosed floor for meetings and special events, and a rooftop observation deck with vistas to Copenhagen. Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava The Roof terrace Residents will also enjoy open terraces with sea views, and outdoor exercise and kindergarten areas. Construction is expected to start in the spring of 2001, and should be completed 18-24 months later. Watercolor courtesy Santiago Calatrava The site The Bo01 area under construction is based on the medieval European City with small houses and lots. The buildings towards the sea will form a wall against the strong winds; the houses behind will be low with small, intimate yards. There will be parks, a harbor, and a promenade at the seaside. July, 2000 Calatrava arcspace features