:lol: thx for the pics I feel entertained while watching these Tower grow :lol:

This is a fantastic skyscraper.. I like the antena in the middle.

I think Moscow has the best skyline in Europe in the moment. I'm sure in 2012 it will overtake many world cities with skyscrapers.

17/07/08

http://i071.radikal.ru/0807/54/066d9c0bde7d.jpg

the central antenna erecting fast !!! how much east tower gone up out of 360 metres?

the central antenna erecting fast !!! how much east tower gone up out of 360 metres?
~200m

This is what I have been curious of all along since this building started construction - the central spire/antenna - It looks to me like it will be made of concrete...

On the spire note, I always thought people were supposed to see 360 degrees outside the elevator while going up. But it looks like concrete surrounded, my thought was silly anyway, 100% see through spire with elevator will scare people away.

That visible grey cylinder below blue hat thing is concrete. Is there detailed diagram of the spire showing where its see through and where composition of spire changes etc...

This is what I have been curious of all along since this building started construction - the central spire/antenna - It looks to me like it will be made of concrete...

Some people are saying that it will be a concrete tube that will open up (will switch to steel and glass?) right above the part that is already finished by now (I think it's called the west tower).

As far as being scared, I do not think so. I do not get scared when I ride elevator to the top of TV tower in Las Vegas.

Good progress!

To the spire: Maybe it will host not internal, but external elevators, I think it is big enough to host 4 or even 6 of them...

I like this... Hehehe... Any news about the other tower... Russia Tower?

in specific threads

Nice buildings. But it would be much better when they had not all the same color. i'm missing some contrast.

So happy about the skyscrapers being build in the Moscow City... Federation Tower would be the tallest building in Europe when finished right?

right, 506m, for a few years until russia tower will top out

This tower is really only 360.4 metres to the roof-506 to the spire,i think its cheating really;as much as i love the design :D

Kind of but I can't imagine the FT without the spire , that's what makes them spectacular by the whole combination

It will still be the tallest European skyscraper

17/07/08

http://i071.radikal.ru/0807/54/066d9c0bde7d.jpg

Looks like a dock with a cruise ship :D

how tall is the spire now?

http://s45.radikal.ru/i108/0807/af/a18ce0290d84.jpg
http://foto.ixbt.com/photo/489807/13911BQ97Isk4m0/3rpqyyWEOX/228842.jpg
http://community.livejournal.com/ru_foto/24484652.html

fantastic photo .. we have a new tallest in Europe :D

great photo :master:

26/07/08
http://s47.radikal.ru/i118/0807/91/6f1dd5c1fc46.jpg

26.07.2008

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/aleksey-kuznetsow/P1010331.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/aleksey-kuznetsow/P1010334.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v251/aleksey-kuznetsow/P1010339.jpg

It maybe possible for the shorter tower to take over completed tower (can't be bothered to name east/west) within a month.

The core is on ~22nd floor i think. :okay:

It maybe possible for the shorter tower to take over completed tower (can't be bothered to name east/west) within a month.

If I understand correctly, when the towers become about equal in height, the one under construction will get stuck at technical floor with outriggers. It will probably take 3-4 months for the for the U/C tower to overtake the completed one.

Rising pretty well! :okay:

posted by MakZer
author - http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/5726.html
http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000gzqrz

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000g6h2y

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000g89f4

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000g96fg

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000gg233

Great pics, thank you.
Will the East tower be 360 or 420 meters? Any news from Muscovite forumers?

Its funny how east tower is lower now but will be taller, is there reason for why west tower was built earlier than the east?

^ They wanted the shorter one to feel tall for at least a little while before it will have to look up to his brother for the rest of eternity. Towers have inferiority complexes too you know.

Its funny how east tower is lower now but will be taller, is there reason for why west tower was built earlier than the east?

Well, maybe because it is a huge project and it is being built in stages and not all at once? If the east tower was built first, would you search for a reason behind that?

It's also a good strategy to make people to follow the progess of this Tower from the start until the end

Its funny how east tower is lower now but will be taller, is there reason for why west tower was built earlier than the east?
They had to practice on a smaller tower before start building a supertall... :banana:

i cant wait to c this building completed

posted by MakZer
author - http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/5726.html
http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000g6h2y

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000g89f4

The Spire look so gigantic... :uh: :drool:

Strong enough to anchor the two towers together

Have somebody or know somebody who have construction photos of Federation Tower and Russia Tower in high resolution ??? I need it for my new book about skyscrapers. Photographer will be also mention in book. Please contact at daniel.zorec@gmail.com

If I understand correctly, when the towers become about equal in height, the one under construction will get stuck at technical floor with outriggers. It will probably take 3-4 months for the for the U/C tower to overtake the completed one.

the roof of the West Tower is higher than second technical floor on East tower
and so they will have to build 3 or 4 floors to overtake the West tower

http://s47.radikal.ru/i116/0807/c7/59866bff7c18.jpg (http://s58.radikal.ru/i160/0807/10/45f9aa7f842e.jpg)
Original post by 1ABC (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=23341296&postcount=2254)

view from crane.

I hope to see this finished tower! will be very beautiful!

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I never knew fed and russia tower were next door neighbours.

The IBC renders are relatively in one area so technicly they are all neigbours to each other FT,RT,MT ER ,MT,CP,IT,WT,P16T

I never knew fed and russia tower were next door neighbours.

http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/compilation01.jpg

you just have to cross the street.. look at that triangle on the left side on picture. it's RT's site :)

looking down onto the federation tower will be something else .

Yeah a huge shopping mall complex of boutiques ,entertainment center, and restaurants ,that's what they said , pretty cool ...eh !

the top point of this spire will be how long below the highest habitable floor of russia tower?

looking down onto the federation tower will be something else .
Yeah a huge shopping mall complex of boutiques ,entertainment center, and restaurants ,that's what they said , pretty cool ...eh !
we call it 'The Core'
common view:
http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/scan_model05.jpg
24/07/08
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/5977/core9921ba0.jpg

http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/scan01.jpg

buildmilehightower
FT is 506m
now take a look at Cul's new diagram (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=676380)
RT's observation desk - 500m
roof - 512m (however, there are some people at this level)

^^ The second renders picture looks awsome , but it will take a few more years to have them all completed

http://s52.radikal.ru/i138/0808/df/81ec53922ba5.jpg

http://s56.radikal.ru/i153/0808/31/fd0b39660754.jpg

http://s59.radikal.ru/i164/0808/21/84b22ec8d8bf.jpg

http://s48.radikal.ru/i119/0808/37/52b1c999bd57.jpg

Nice pictures, the first shows great density!!!!!!:cheers:^^

I love this cladding, mixture of transparent and reflective glass is absolutely classy. well done to Moscow!!! I'm just doubtful about the Duma tower, I don't know it it'll fix well in the cluster.

Wow, this buildings complex is growing fast, almost complete! It will be spectacular when finished

Greetings from Chile

Looks really impressive. What companies are planning to rent office space there?

http://s57.radikal.ru/i158/0808/50/247fa9fa5690.jpg

http://s57.radikal.ru/i155/0808/3c/84895136e4e8.jpg

http://s49.radikal.ru/i123/0808/fc/c023c7ae4daf.jpg

http://s59.radikal.ru/i163/0808/32/c2fe4868b64a.jpg

http://s42.radikal.ru/i095/0808/89/5b70f5071260.jpg

Nice update, this is one of my favorites in Moscow!!!! ^^
:cheers: :cheers:

Definitely a nice building,

It's progressing fast! Or am I just thinking that?

This cluster of buildings reminds me of a modern supersized St. Basil's cathedral. By the way I love the look of St. Basil's cathedral, I'd love to see it sometime soon.

My lord look at how tall the core is now!!!

In 2 months it will be tall as the west tower.

been away for a while ,the progress is looking good.

sieht aus wie mein kackhaufen von gestern... wie haben die russen den so schnell da rübergebracht?
Really i like it!

So any of you remember a picture where the developers of these buildings were standing in front of the new skyline, wearing suits in a nearly "Matrix" attitude?

Well, I can't seem to find it anywhere...it was great.

sieht aus wie mein kackhaufen von gestern... wie haben die russen den so schnell da rübergebracht?
Really i like it!
So sieht euere Frankfurter 'Skyline' eher aus...:cheers:

sieht aus wie mein kackhaufen von gestern... wie haben die russen den so schnell da rübergebracht?
Really i like it!So einen grossen 'Kackhaufen' kann der Deutsche doch garnicht abseilen, nicht einmal in Frankfurt.

for the love of... Please write in English, I do care about what you say majevcan and JAG.

majevcan and JAG are only envious, about frankfurts beautiful little skyline...

photo by Dmitri Chistoprudov http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/

from here: http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/6598.html

There are a lot nmore pics there, and they look better on black background (IMO).

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000t2bcp

http://pics.livejournal.com/chistoprudov/pic/000t10z9

Thanks for the link anm, very atmospheric photos.

I bet the core/antenna thing will surpass the west tower before the east tower does.

I bet the core/antenna thing will surpass the west tower before the east tower does.

nope

Now the East tower is on outriggers lvl (and won't grow up for 2 months) and spire is on 1st between-towers passage (and won't grow for month)

why won't they grow so long?

i must say that this is my favourite tower in Europe, but the idea for a clock in that appears in the night is bad.It look's to cheap that way.

the center colunm is rising fast now.

how tall are the core and the spire now ?
and why will stop growing up for 3 months ?

what is the current status of the Federation Tower?

what is the current status of the Federation Tower?

Under Construction (U/C)

i can't wait to c it finished. mirax group really has excellent projects. they have one in montenegro called astra montenegro and on the outside looks like a mixture of this project and burj arab in dubai.

Under Construction (U/C)

holy crap is it really? :nuts:

I don't understand, the picture shows it been U/C for a while now.

Sure it is, I was just being a little ironic, how can someone ask what is the status of tower if there are 80 pages of U/C pictures? ;)

If he wants to know the floor count or actual height, if someone knows it, he will write it or give us pictures... No need to ask for it. :)

^^ sarcasm guys sarcasm.

Current status :) :

http://s54.radikal.ru/i143/0809/27/e0f7eb9ef336.jpg

http://s56.radikal.ru/i151/0809/9a/5bb651f9b1e7.jpg

(By Belkin)

http://i066.radikal.ru/0809/b8/ab8fa2bf9715.jpg

(By Bolik)

Current status :) :



(By Belkin)


(By Bolik)

Thank your Ancov ! great shots of a great project. Moscow has some fine photographers.

In the photo below I can see concrete spire going maximum height upto levelling with the rooftop of the taller tower. But from then it looks empty inside the glass, but only can see the spire going up from it. So is only the spire supporting the glass from then on?

Wow, the second tower has grown immensely, it has nearly caught up with the finished one.

i count 53/54 floors....that means a hight of ca. 200m :D

its looking fab.

I am not sure if this render was posted before:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/167/436716777_15dd8ec589_o.jpg

Btw, the core progresses really well. :cheers2:

Wow, that rainy photos of FT is so impressive!

Some nice photos of Moscow, their downtown area is very impressive.

Very impressive, Thanks for the pictures.

How we can apply the Ctbuh categories to this building ? this way the spire is between two buildings however traditionnally the spire was until now constructed on top of a building, in other way say "506 m building" sound fake

i'm sure spire is not a freestanding structure and will be connected to east tower.

i thought you can walk from the east to the west tower through the spire ?

^^It looks like that, it should be connected to both towers...

http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/scan01.jpg
simply amazing!

By Mr.Myxin, 07 sept 2008

http://s46.radikal.ru/i111/0809/55/64d655dae3b0.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

http://s42.radikal.ru/i095/0809/c7/4c0002280705.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

http://s53.radikal.ru/i140/0809/45/62e03f181617.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

i thought you can walk from the east to the west tower through the spire ?

look on last page rendering :cheers:

page 105

why its called federation tower ?

why its called federation tower ?
Russian Federation

And Tower Empire (next to Federation) is called so because of Russian Empire for sure. Towers 'KGB', 'Vodka' and 'Balalaika' are prorosed.

And Tower Empire (next to Federation) is called so because of Russian Empire for sure. Towers 'KGB', 'Vodka' and 'Balalaika' are prorosed.

^^:lol:, any renders for the last 3 praposed towers, im sure the cluster of them will look just like:drunk:

lol, the Vodka Tower... can't believe it if that would be build under that name.

^^ is that for mere unique name or is it the main headquarter for the vodka companies?

I was told it is intended for temperance society :D

From Polonsky's LJ
http://polonium194.livejournal.com/27959.html

http://www.ljplus.ru/img4/p/o/polonium194/_Sert.jpg

^^ Congratulations!!!

:lol: tic tac congratulations Moscow

not long until Abraj Al-Bait takes the title again but meanwhile, congratulation.

http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/scan01.jpg
simply amazing!

It will be a very flashy skyline, but on the other hand I think it lacks some esthetic continuity, as in respecting the design of surrounding buildings.

In either case it looks like a spacious and modern area.

27/09/08
http://i012.radikal.ru/0809/c6/96e8025345bd.jpg

^^ lool what's with the T-short? I'm well surprised with how high the core is now.

The lower tower should take over the higher on in less than 2 months.

^^ lool what's with the T-short?.The same company builds this skyscraper.
http://s48.radikal.ru/i121/0809/15/794664f71a65.jpg
Ysh

is that look permenant on the buildings

Very interesting way of advertising ! good sense of humour ...and I don't think those will stay there permanent , they'll take 'em off when the constructions complete

So any of you remember a picture where the developers of these buildings were standing in front of the new skyline, wearing suits in a nearly "Matrix" attitude?

Well, I can't seem to find it anywhere...it was great.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5443/headov2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/headov2.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img204/headov2.jpg/1/)
this picture?

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Moscow's decade-long building boom is falling victim to the global credit crunch as record high interest rates squeeze developers in the world's third most expensive property market.

``Loan rates have climbed to ridiculous heights and the terms are very short,'' said Dmitry Lutsenko, a board member at Mirax Group, the Moscow-based company that's building the Federation Tower, which will be Europe's tallest skyscraper when completed.

Mirax canceled plans to develop 10 million square meters (108 million square feet) of commercial and residential space after interest rates on some loans rose to as high as 25 percent, Sergei Polonsky, Mirax's billionaire owner, said in a Sept. 29 e-mail

is it so difficult to use proper threads? this thread is about federation tower, not about unannounced projects.
it's also complete bullshit from yellow press. polonsky has posted a full video from press conference in his lj.

Oct. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Moscow's decade-long building boom is falling victim to the global credit crunch as record high interest rates squeeze developers in the world's third most expensive property market.

``Loan rates have climbed to ridiculous heights and the terms are very short,'' said Dmitry Lutsenko, a board member at Mirax Group, the Moscow-based company that's building the Federation Tower, which will be Europe's tallest skyscraper when completed.

Mirax canceled plans to develop 10 million square meters (108 million square feet) of commercial and residential space after interest rates on some loans rose to as high as 25 percent, Sergei Polonsky, Mirax's billionaire owner, said in a Sept. 29 e-mail

I don't think Russian developers are that dependent on loans. I bet most of them could easily pay for their projects in CASH.
The Credit crunch originated in the USA, and it will affect primarily American developments. :ohno:

^^ Many European banks jumped on the train though, and took a heavy blow as well. Suits them right, they knew what they were doing.

I don't think Russian developers are that dependent on loans. I bet most of them could easily pay for their projects in CASH.
:ohno:

I guess this means you've got the balance sheets of all Russian developers.

Sarcasm aside, developers do not rely strictly on cash - the return on investment is too low.

Don't shoot the messenger.

I just hope the Russian Tower is already financed. Otherwise, it could be delayed for years like the Shanghai World Financial Center after the Asian financial crises.

is it so difficult to use proper threads? this thread is about federation tower, not about unannounced projects.
it's also complete bullshit from yellow press. polonsky has posted a full video from press conference in his lj.

Spare me the condescending attitude. The article specifically mentions Federation Tower and has relevance to all developments in general.

Bloomberg is one of the most trusted and unbiased sources of information on the globe - something you can't say about Вести, Новости or РБК which omit information unfavorable to the opinions and policies of their government.

Spare me the condescending attitude. The article specifically mentions Federation Tower and has relevance to all developments in general.

Bloomberg is one of the most trusted and unbiased sources of information on the globe - something you can't say about Вести, Новости or РБК which omit information unfavorable to the opinions and policies of their government.

1. This thread is about Federation Tower. There is the general moscow p&c thead.
2. Bloomberg does not differs anyhow from RBC. All speculations about cancellations of projects has been denied by Polonsky in his blog. He has posted a video of his press conference, which is cleared all questions. 1 - They will postpone, not cancel, unannounced project for a year. 2 No any of announced projects will be delayed. They have $2bln in cash + $1bln from their creditors.

It grows every day, guys, relax.

Today's morning:

http://i076.radikal.ru/0810/ae/8987d28bccca.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

Check out the online web-cam:
http://www.federationtower.ru/about/process/

;)

is the air very clean over there in moscow like in forests and open areas away from any civilisation or is it bad like the claims of beijing air??? scale of ten with
one being the best (aka forests)
ten the worst (aka beijing claims)
???

is the air very clean over there in moscow like in forests and open areas away from any civilisation or is it bad like the claims of beijing air??? scale of ten with
one being the best (aka forests)
ten the worst (aka beijing claims)
???
Well... I give 5. But it depends on weekday, daytime, weather, wind and region of Moscow. As I remember, FT is visible from Novokosino region — about 20 kilometers east.

The webcam shoots against the sun in the morning, in he evening the pictire is a little bit more clear.

FT is visible even from 28,5 km
But it depends on weekday, daytime, weather, wind and region of Moscow.

Вид ночью
http://s47.radikal.ru/i116/0810/ac/f0b5c516c4c3t.jpg (http://radikal.ru/F/s47.radikal.ru/i116/0810/ac/f0b5c516c4c3.jpg.html)
Photo by Angelino85

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5443/headov2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/headov2.jpg/1/w1280.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img204/headov2.jpg/1/)
this picture?



Yes, exactly that one. Thanks a lot!:)

is the air very clean over there in moscow like in forests and open areas away from any civilisation or is it bad like the claims of beijing air??? scale of ten with
one being the best (aka forests)
ten the worst (aka beijing claims)
???Depending on weather, in the center between 4 and 5. Traffic can be a nightmare in M.

I don't think Russian developers are that dependent on loans. I bet most of them could easily pay for their projects in CASH.
The Credit crunch originated in the USA, and it will affect primarily American developments. :ohno:You're very funny. Of course their projects are financed, nonetheless I don't think any projects are acutely threatened.

http://img.artlebedev.ru/everything/backstage/federation-3/scan01.jpg
simply amazing!Great image... any link to a hi-res?

^^

it is going to look stunning when these are all built!


way to go moscow!

^^ Greatest cluster in Europe!

Incredible how Moscow is growing so fast.


http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5443/headov2.jpg

^^ Greatest cluster in Europe!

Not yet. Have a look at some pictures of Frankfurt or LaDefense in Paris. :ohno:

But in 5 years it will be the most amazing cluster not only in Europe, but in the WORLD. :cheers:

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4041/cam1xp4.jpg

^^ thanks M-LIFE, is there a link to the webcam of federation tower?

the core is sky rocketing fast.

^^ thanks M-LIFE, is there a link to the webcam of federation tower?

the core is sky rocketing fast.

webcam is here
http://www.federationtower.ru/about/process/

Russia is a great country

I like it

Privet russia(◕∀◕)
I like it(￫ܫ￩)

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http://www.aswaro.ru/images/cat/swaro/federation.jpg

It s seems very popular building - even not built -but made in Swarovski crystals as gift from Moscow :banana::banana:

Incredible how Moscow is growing so fast.


http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5443/headov2.jpg

Check out these superheroes. Is this the Justice League of Russia?

^^ No they are way behind those super super rich from the G7 Countries ,Mexico , India ... I think they just learnt the trick from them a few years lately

I don't like it, to much glass!! All towers look the same!

I don't like it, to much glass!! All towers look the same!

I know what you mean but it doesn't really matter, skyline of Moskva in 2015 will be just mind-blowing.

^^ No they are way behind those super super rich from the G7 Countries ,Mexico , India ... I think they just learnt the trick from them a few years lately

I don't think PeterSmith was referring to those super rich guys from all around the world. :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_league

I must admit those Russians look a bit similar to the superheroes from the Justice League (at least on the picture above). :lol:

I must admit those Russians look a bit similar to the superheroes from the Justice League (at least on the picture above). :lol:

As for me, I've remembered The New Justice Team from Futurama:lol:

http://s49.radikal.ru/i123/0810/26/6402d0a2b292.jpg (http://www.radikal.ru)

As for me, I've remembered The New Justice Team from Futurama:lol:Darn! It's true, mr. Polonsky bears some resemblance to Captain Yesterday!

I don't think PeterSmith was referring to those super rich guys from all around the world. :lol:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justice_league

I must admit those Russians look a bit similar to the superheroes from the Justice League (at least on the picture above). :lol:

You got it! Just the way they are all standing reminded me of a league of superheroes. Either that or they are posing for the album cover for their rock band, Sergey Polonsky and the Maneaters.

You got it! Just the way they are all standing reminded me of a league of superheroes. Either that or they are posing for the album cover for their rock band, Sergey Polonsky and the Maneaters.

Exactly. I guess great minds think alike. :rock:

Polonsky rocks!^))

Polonsky rocks!^))Actually he doesn't have the slimy expression of the usual businessman. Don't know, maybe it's just a smokescreen, maybe not.

Incredible how Moscow is growing so fast.


http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/5443/headov2.jpg
Very interesting picutures, however I have no idea about them. :nuts:

^^ nice photoshop. :)

Very interesting picutures, however I have no idea about them. :nuts:

those are my old college roommates

those are my old college roommates

The inspirational story of Sigma house, six lost, naive youths in search of life's meaning. Five went on to become billionaire Russian real estate developers, one found his calling as the assistant costume designer for the Ithaca Community Shakespeare Troupe.

Very interesting picutures, however I have no idea about them. :nuts:

These guys are Russian superheroes. On the picture you can see (from left to right): Billionaireman I, Billionaireman II, Billionaireman III, Billionaireman IV, Billionaireman V. :lol:

Those guys are kind of hot.... money is sexy =P

Those guys are kind of hot.... money is sexy =P

lol, nice name

^^ Why do you post such disgusting messages?? Go to another place.

^^ Why do you post such disgusting messages?? Go to another place.
What an ironic statement.

yes...that should be funny... nothing else... ok?
omg calm down...
@Brightonboi...thank you..i like it too :D
@SirAdrian... I'm your opinion

wow love it!

indeed they are cute ... :)

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4041/cam1xp4.jpg

Nice pic

http://s39.radikal.ru/i083/0810/e0/40cb0c99dc93.jpg
http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/7501.html

indeed they are cute ... :)

Come on people, let's comment how those pictures are cute...Let those people out of this discussion...:)

Come on people, let's comment how those pictures are cute...Let those people out of this discussion...:)

I wouldn't say they are cute pictures , they are great pictures of a great City :lol: especially with the FT , U/C

http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/2713/makzero.15/0_1d6ea_e7bc0957_XL

Looks like lightsaber fight from star wars!

awesome!

East tower should take over west by Christmas.

And this by next year:

http://bi.gazeta.pl/im/2/3610/z3610502X.jpg

some pictures from http://www.federationtower.ru/about/process/

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/about/process/061008b.jpg

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/about/process/011008.jpg

http://www.7211000.ru/webcams/cam1.jpg?0.8096614596493861

^^ cheers m-life

The core's rising so rapidly, how many metres it rises per week?

This is such a cool design, I love it. They just need to take down that ridiculous Apartments/T-shirt advertisement. It looks so cheap.

i like this design a lot, similar to Emirates towers in concept NOT design.

nice pics, thanks for the update!

This is such a cool design, I love it. They just need to take down that ridiculous Apartments/T-shirt advertisement. It looks so cheap.
I agree with you...It look much better without that shirt...

:shocked:This tower isn't wearing any pants!

28.10.08

http://img-2.photosight.ru/3e3/2921022_large.jpeg
автор http://www.photosight.ru/photos/2921022/

^^That's a really cool picture. :okay:

I think the spire is already 100 meters. ~120m?

taking shape nicley

more official pictures

http://miraxmedia.livejournal.com/977.html

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/00003yw6

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/00009254

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/000083gx

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/0000bs81

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/0000a2zw

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/00005ba4

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/00002rg6

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/0000c12g

http://pics.livejournal.com/miraxmedia/pic/0000f7x4

http://s39.radikal.ru/i083/0810/e0/40cb0c99dc93.jpg
http://chistoprudov.livejournal.com/7501.html

Woow, the best photo of IMBC that I have ever seen 8)

cheers coth, all good OFFICIAL photos...

Wow, those night photos are great...Can't wait to see those buildings shining at night...:)

great pics ,will the spire catch the tower in height before its finished ?

Federation Tower rulez

looking good! looks like they are already moving in...

Can anyone give an educated opinion on the comment below. It seems excessively pessimistic and overly generalized. It comes from an article at http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1856037,00.html?imw=Y

"Later, I found another friend pacing his office atop one of the newly built skyscrapers of "Moscow City," the real estate symbol of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ambitions of turning the Russian capital into a new world financial center. Several major companies had already moved out of these costly quarters to way beyond the city's municipal boundaries, where they still can afford the rent. My friend's company will soon follow. The Vneshtorgbank (VTB), a major state-run bank, has just canceled its long-planned relocation to the Federation Tower, the tallest of the Moscow City towers. Soon they will stand empty, symbols of failure."

Can anyone give an educated opinion on the comment below. It seems excessively pessimistic and overly generalized. It comes from an article at http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1856037,00.html?imw=Y

"Later, I found another friend pacing his office atop one of the newly built skyscrapers of "Moscow City," the real estate symbol of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ambitions of turning the Russian capital into a new world financial center. Several major companies had already moved out of these costly quarters to way beyond the city's municipal boundaries, where they still can afford the rent. My friend's company will soon follow. The Vneshtorgbank (VTB), a major state-run bank, has just canceled its long-planned relocation to the Federation Tower, the tallest of the Moscow City towers. Soon they will stand empty, symbols of failure."

Just another bullshit article, typical from western media.
This particular line:
Even the vodka has disappeared from the shelves
caused some epic LOL's on russian forum(inosmi.ru) discussing western press.

first of all - putin has nothing to do with IBC. luzhkov is the main person in moscow.

vtb has bought 33 floors and was thinking to buy more. but they have postponed reorganization due to world financial crisis.

Just another bullshit article, typical from western media.


I was looking for an educated response, not a nationalistic one.

Do you know if companies such as VTB have cancelled leasing contracts at the Federation Towers?

I'm focusing on the facts, not the Russian author's overly dramatized description and generalizations (i.e bullshit). I also focus on just the facts when watching Вести и Russia Today, whose production of state approved bullshit is more constant than Russian gas exports.

first of all - putin has nothing to do with IBC. luzhkov is the main person in moscow.

vtb has bought 33 floors and was thinking to buy more. but they have postponed reorganization due to world financial crisis.

Thank you, Coth.

I was looking for an educated response, not a nationalistic one.
Oh, so if i think that article you posted is bullshit, then my answers are uneducated?
Why i should give you a detailed answer to your propaganda leafleat at all?
Quality of question defines quality of answer.

Gamma, чувак нормально спросил и хотел нормальный ответ. понятное дело, что статья- пропаганда, но других источников инфы у них нет. Поэтому они и спрашивают что к чему у нас. такими ответами мы только наживаем себе врагов тут.

Gamma, чувак нормально спросил и хотел нормальный ответ. понятное дело, что статья- пропаганда, но других источников инфы у них нет. Поэтому они и спрашивают что к чему у нас. такими ответами мы только наживаем себе врагов тут.
Нет, запостить " the real estate symbol of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's ambitions, blah-blah, soon they will stand empty, symbols of failure, blah-blah ", это не нормально спросить.
Что мешало просто зайти и спросить как дела у ВТБ, без говностатей?

Что мешало просто зайти и спросить как дела у ВТБ, без говностатей?
Don't be so angry. Try to understand: people read such articles and have no idea about the reality. SpaceScraper has dobt about this artice and he asked real people about this here. He doesn't want just to believe nor to the 'Time' neither to 'Russia today'. Oh yes, there are some people who come to the Russian section and say: All Russians are morons! But I see this is not that case. He just asked. It is a pity, but he met an aggression first of all. :(

Don't be so angry. Try to understand: people read such articles and have no idea about the reality. SpaceScraper has dobt about this artice and he asked real people about this here. He doesn't want just to believe nor to the 'Time' neither to 'Russia today'. Oh yes, there are some people who come to the Russian section and say: All Russians are morons! But I see this is not that case. He just asked. It is a pity, but he met an aggression first of all. :(

Agree. A man just wanted to know what was going on.

11/11/08
http://s55.radikal.ru/i150/0811/ce/5f5c8db5fb0e.jpg

the tall building in the center of the picture looks taller than the federation tower ? what its name and finished hieght please ?

^^ you could be talking about the tower with cubes stacked on top of each other all at slightly different angle which is called 'city of capitals' (completion in 2009)

Or you could be talking about the tower on the right side of city of capitals which looks fatter and is called 'city hall and city duma' (completion in 2010) Which also is approx 200m shorter than federation tower at their completion.

Or you could be talking about the tower on the right side of city of capitals which looks fatter and is called 'city hall and city duma' (completion in 2010) Which also is approx 200m shorter than federation tower at their completion.
That's Imperia Tower

11/11/08
http://s55.radikal.ru/i150/0811/ce/5f5c8db5fb0e.jpg

am i seeing temperature on a SS's glasses?

Yes, temperature and time on FT.

Love the different glass coatings on the cluster.

Yes, temperature and time on FT.

Love the different glass coatings on the cluster.
This is such a good idea...You walkin' on the street, wanna check what time it is, and then just simply "drop an eye" on the Federation Tower...:)

what is the technology behind this building? the one that shows the temp and time

what is the technology behind this building? the one that shows the temp and time

Neon Lamps :)

No fancy projection or anything, you can see the lamps in earlier construction photos.

Nice progress on the East Tower (the higher tower), it looks like it's already almost the same height as the west tower, it looks like the completion date of 2009 can be reached...

Also i think that it's a great idea to project the temperature & time on the facade of the building, this should be copied more IMO.


And also I have a question regarding this picture(nice pic btw):http://s55.radikal.ru/i150/0811/ce/5f5c8db5fb0e.jpg
-AFAIK the tower with the green glass facade in the front is Imperia Tower, or am I wrong? And what's the tower between FT and Imperia/COC towers, is that Eurasia? Or the city Hall/Duma? And where (approximately) is/will the City Hall/City Duma be located on that pic...if someone could point that out to me, I'd be very happy...:)

Nice progress on the East Tower (the higher tower), it looks like it's already almost the same height as the west tower, it looks like the completion date of 2009 can be reached...

Also i think that it's a great idea to project the temperature & time on the facade of the building, this should be copied more IMO.


And also I have a question regarding this picture(nice pic btw):http://s55.radikal.ru/i150/0811/ce/5f5c8db5fb0e.jpg
-AFAIK the tower with the green glass facade in the front is Imperia Tower, or am I wrong? And what's the tower between FT and Imperia/COC towers, is that Eurasia? Or the city Hall/Duma? And where (approximately) is/will the City Hall/City Duma be located on that pic...if someone could point that out to me, I'd be very happy...:)


Pretty spot on, Imperia is the green glass tower, Eurasia is the between Imperia and FT. CH/CD will be to the right of the FT in that picture, but will have the Mercury City Tower between the two.

september
http://s57.radikal.ru/i158/0811/83/994371e46cef.jpg

october
http://i019.radikal.ru/0811/6b/9df25857c2ea.jpg

july
http://s48.radikal.ru/i122/0811/0f/8adf258b12e8.jpg

http://www.federationtower.ru/about/process/

apartments
http://s57.radikal.ru/i155/0811/26/2d3df83fe8db.jpg

http://i021.radikal.ru/0811/c1/c0c7e172e044.jpg
http://www.federationtower.ru/tower/apartments/

http://i021.radikal.ru/0811/c1/c0c7e172e044.jpg
like ballroom on Tytanic :D

They've definately gotta be swimming pool in the first and second photo. But looks pretty dangerous for kids (that falling gap in the second photo)

* Make that ... SPACE - dock ...

... and SpaceCruise - Ship ... suits ... wotsay?

-
Pavan

Nice project, i like the contrast between modern facade and classy-traditional interieur... Russia is going up up up :)

Really likes the Titanic!!!

They've definately gotta be swimming pool in the first and second photo. But looks pretty dangerous for kids (that falling gap in the second photo)
Yep

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool01.jpg

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool03.jpg

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool02.jpg

^^
This pool will be on top of the smaller tower?

^^yep, by the way it must be fantastic feeling when you swimming on that high in the pool and watching Moscow.

absolutely, but an outside-pool would be even better :)

wow. thats nice, pool on the top of a skyscraper.. cool!
it will have a nice view.

That's not only just a single swimming pool, this is spa-center and hotel.

Video tours
Pool: http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/tours/federation_pool.avi
Spa-center: http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/tours/federation_spa.avi
Apartments: http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/tours/federation_apartments.avi
Restraints: http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/tours/federation_restaurant.avi

http://i021.radikal.ru/0811/c1/c0c7e172e044.jpg
like ballroom on Tytanic :D

lol, thats the first thing i thought of when i saw this pic too!

i think it is a little gaudy and tacky, really trumpish... takes away from the beauty of the architecture

absolutely, but an outside-pool would be even better :)

Not in Moscow weather I think

Classy interior

Yep, a bit like Titanic. Let's hope it does not sink....

Incredible tower! Moscow has some amazing architecture.

Great interior design.

What about elevator? OTIS or Schindler?
http://s48.radikal.ru/i122/0811/0f/8adf258b12e8.jpg

^^ ThyssenKrupp

http://www.thyssenkruppelevator.com/news.asp?id=Current&PriId=memotwinmoscow

:lol:http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool03.jpg

:master::banana::cheers::bash::banana::banana:

love the decor and the pool ,will that gap be filled in where the pool ends ?

Edit

Wow! :uh: The pool looks awesome, I wish i could have an apartment there....great view!

Btw, the city in the background on the pool pic-( http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool03.jpg )-is that really Moscow?
the architecture and buildings look quite different then the ones in Moscow to me...more like Paris I'd say.

Also here are some pics that i found, all from the apartment page of FT (http://www.federationtower.ru/tower/apartments/)-I hope they haven't been posted before:

http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/apartments/a1.jpg
http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/apartments/ap2.jpg
http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/apartments/hot01.jpg

Btw, the city in the background on the pool pic-( http://www.federationtower.ru/f/1/tower/pool_n_spa/pool03.jpg )-is that really Moscow?
the architecture and buildings look quite different then the ones in Moscow to me...more like Paris I'd say.

This is just a render, so real view might be different.

^^But this photos are not renders.

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2112.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2112.jpg)

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2110.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2110.jpg)

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2165.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2165.jpg)

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2162.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2162.jpg)

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2111.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2111.jpg)

http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2164.jpg (http://www.myarchipress.com/lection_pic_archive/fedTower/DSC_2164.jpg)

www.myarchipress.com[/QUOTE]

(thanks for Art-Pushka)

^^
The contrast is amazing... So Hi-Tech on the outside and so classic on the inside.

But this photos are not renders.



Cheers but in what way are anyone gonna think they're renders? :lol:

Very nice interiors....^^:)

Can't wait till tower will be done!!! It will be the Tallest building in Europe.:cheers: