this is a nice tower....will they want to make it a race to 2000ft with Chicago...?

The status of this building is still APP while CS is already U/C


So i believe CS will win by a bit

agree, think CS will reach 610m before the Russia Tower.

wow. what a stiff competition with CS. hehe. :D

So there was no ceremony today, but since there is a big progress on the site, for example they started to assemble their digging machine(not sure how to call it properly), it is possible that they decided not to held official ceremony at all and start construction without it.
Today:

http://foto.rambler.ru/public/hamsterw/3/CIMG2252/CIMG2252-webbig.jpg

http://foto.rambler.ru/public/hamsterw/3/CIMG2255/CIMG2255-webbig.jpg

http://foto.rambler.ru/public/hamsterw/3/CIMG2256/CIMG2256-webbig.jpg

http://foto.rambler.ru/public/hamsterw/3/CIMG2253/CIMG2253-webbig.jpg

http://foto.rambler.ru/public/hamsterw/3/CIMG2254/CIMG2254-webbig.jpg

u/c or prep??

01/09/07

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/80/3890f03924e1.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/62/d7ab31ef4a55.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/cd/2c1cb35446ea.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/b6/90cccfa1a9a1.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/38/0e44df484101.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/8e/061c8431b633.jpg

http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/a8/57b905b6898f.jpg

Very good news indeed, well the construction has started as they promised :banana:
as I see they are going to make a megapit on the plot

when are they going to dig out the dirt (soyol) ?

^^ its soil. not soyol.

^^ its soil. not soyol.

when ?

No idea. i was just trying to help your spelling.

:lol:

No idea. i was just trying to help your spelling.

ok

indeed vanhenrik, use a spell-checker:)

well CS has all the chances to be finished first - the building is MUCH smaller in cross-section. it's just would they want to rush it... I've heard that market isn't too good at the moment in Chicago for that sort of property. So question will they go all steam ahead and then think what to do with it, or try to sense the market...
It is also unclear how long shall it take for Russia Tower to get really going - I mean to get to above ground floors, although it was mentioned that it is going to be built with TopDown method meaning that it will simultaneously grow up and down from ground level.
But it is really great to see all that equipment on the site. There was a lot of anxiety when construction didn't start on June 12th - national day as was advertised earlier... Some believe new start date - Day of Moscow (September 1st this year) will no hold either... but amazingly it did, and absolutely quiet without any pomp or ceremony. I personally think it is a great mistake! Would Mirax built it they would milk it to the last drop of publicity!

Some information.

The company that is currently working on the plot is working on preparations. Preparation works includes plot clearance, ground aligning, construction of wall in ground and preparation to official ceremony, which is unofficially could happen on 17th September, according to security.

^^ Aren't "digging machines" usually called excavators in English? As in the verb excavate.

Where's my beer?

^^ Aren't "digging machines" usually called excavators in English? As in the verb excavate.

No this machine is not excavator and i do not think that "excavate" is a proper verb for what it does:)

This is how it looks when assembled:

http://www.soffons.org/Soffons/soffons.nsf/dbplugingaleriephoto/42B915E49A84330BC12572F10043D319/$file/468photo3.jpg

02/09/07
http://rr.foto.radikal.ru/0709/f7/96b46d0dc741.jpg

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"Проститутки все шлюхи" Какие познания!))

^^ Aren't "digging machines" usually called excavators in English? As in the verb excavate.

Where's my beer?

This is an international forum so you must expect that people arent 1000000% keen in English you know.


Wanna have beer??? Here :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:cheers:

:lol:

:D

Out of EVERY structure that I have seen either proposed, or under construction, this tower is my favorite design.. And they are smart to put the obs deck at the top.. this building will be the "signature" icon tower of Moscow when its done, just like the Burj Dubai is within Dubai... Chicago Spire is a cool design, but there is no obs deck there.. I like the Russia Tower design better than that anyway... :banana: :cheers:

Ive mentioned this in the Burj Dubai thread, and everybody simply whines about there being no floor space that high up in the Burj while just the central core alone towards the top is still around 4000-5000 sq ft..

Has anybody ever been to the top of the Empire State Building?? I mean the top deck that you have to pay extra to get to (on the 102nd floor).. now thats small! But how many thousands of tourists are still able to go up there?!?

fantastic updates :) ..let's build this one too

2nd september

http://skyscrapers.ru/gallery/d/10848-1/IMG_3049.jpg

http://skyscrapers.ru/gallery/d/10850-1/IMG_3050.jpg

Out of EVERY structure that I have seen either proposed, or under construction, this tower is my favorite design.. And they are smart to put the obs deck at the top.. this building will be the "signature" icon tower of Moscow when its done, just like the Burj Dubai is within Dubai... Chicago Spire is a cool design, but there is no obs deck there.. I like the Russia Tower design better than that anyway...

If you base your opinion of a building off of whether or not it has an observatory, you're really letting the tail wag the dog, aren't you? Relax, learn to enjoy architecture for architecture, and height for height. Expecting developers to want to put a public deck on their own building is awfully pretentious, isn't it?

If you base your opinion of a building off of whether or not it has an observatory, you're really letting the tail wag the dog, aren't you? Relax, learn to enjoy architecture for architecture, and height for height. Expecting developers to want to put a public deck on their own building is awfully pretentious, isn't it?

^^ you didnt fully read my post, did you?? I said "My favorite design."
I like how the structure has a graceful, pyramid like frame that terminates off to a nice crown at the top. I really like the external cross bracing elements as well that actually show part of the superstructure that is holding this beast together; Im a sucker for that.. This bit I added in about the obs decks is just to reinforce my opinion..
just my 2 cents...

if this Moscow tower didnt have an obs deck, it would still be my favorite design.. but the obs deck makes it that much better.. I have a much better liking for these monstrosities getting built, when there is a way for everybody to enjoy them, and not just the ultra uber rich multi-millionares..

after all, Moscow tower will be the signature tower of Moscow, just as the Chicago Spire will be the new signature tower of Chicago, as the Burj will be the new icon of Dubai. Because of that reason alone, it would be pretty nice to have some sort of public viewing area, and they will pull in a LOT of money with these decks.. :cheers:

how seismically active is Moscow, by the way?

^^ better than in Instanbul...

agree, think CS will reach 610m before the Russia Tower.

I seriously doubt cuz I can see the construction sight of the Chicago Spire from my window and not much activity yet. Based on the pictures from Moscow, both skyscrapers are on the same level as of today.

not really ^^

Chicago Spire ste already has some of the pile foundations in the ground.
They've only just started excavating the site on the Russia Tower.
Moscows skyline will look brilliant once this and other projects are finished.

I seriously doubt cuz I can see the construction sight of the Chicago Spire from my window and not much activity yet. Based on the pictures from Moscow, both skyscrapers are on the same level as of today.

take a look again - it looks like that they are finishing caissons in Chicago by now.

how seismically active is Moscow, by the way?
Earthquakes are very rare. Magnitude is mostly 2—3, up to 4. Almost all earthquakes are echoes, for example from Carpat mountains, Romaina. Strong earthquakes were never registered in history.
http://seismos-u.ifz.ru/images/predict_vranch.gif
All buildings should be constructed for magnitudes 5 (according to the Russian construction standards — 'SNiP' — construction standards and rules).

^^ you didnt fully read my post, did you?? I said "My favorite design."
I like how the structure has a graceful, pyramid like frame that terminates off to a nice crown at the top. I really like the external cross bracing elements as well that actually show part of the superstructure that is holding this beast together; Im a sucker for that.. This bit I added in about the obs decks is just to reinforce my opinion..
just my 2 cents...

if this Moscow tower didnt have an obs deck, it would still be my favorite design.. but the obs deck makes it that much better.. I have a much better liking for these monstrosities getting built, when there is a way for everybody to enjoy them, and not just the ultra uber rich multi-millionares..

after all, Moscow tower will be the signature tower of Moscow, just as the Chicago Spire will be the new signature tower of Chicago, as the Burj will be the new icon of Dubai. Because of that reason alone, it would be pretty nice to have some sort of public viewing area, and they will pull in a LOT of money with these decks.. :cheers:

i too like it....i mean the Spire is nice,but it really doesnt seem to be as much an landmark as the Russia Tower!and the design is laso great...a great building for Moscow,Russia.Europe and the world!

Last news

The construction will start on the 18th of this month.

17-18 September, but unconfirmed yet.

By sturman:
http://sturman.ometro.net/journ/ssc/2007_09_04_pauk/russia_033.jpg

Wow , Russia Tower is so popular now :)

great pic, that gives a good overview :)

By sturman:
http://sturman.ometro.net/journ/ssc/2007_09_04_pauk/russia_033.jpg

wat are they doing on the plot ? it looks werd
can somone make a model end place on that pic so we can se how the tower is going to fit on the plot ?

CS and Russia Tower reminds me of SWFC and ICC when they were rising. Similar heights in different locations.

wat are they doing on the plot ? it looks werd
can somone make a model end place on that pic so we can se how the tower is going to fit on the plot ?

how about reading several last pages?

what are they doing on the plot ? it looks weird
can someone make a model end place on that pic so we can see how the tower is going to fit on the plot ?

They are building a 100 ft snowman. :jk: :lol:

They are getting ready for the start of the construction which will be around Sept. 17 - 18.

great pic, that gives a good overview :)Totally! :okay:

They are building a 100 ft snowman. :jk: :lol:

They are getting ready for the start of the construction which will be around Sept. 17 - 18.

it won't start on 17-18 september. it's an official ceremony is supposed to take a place on that day. but preparation works of course will take longer period.

I love the building design, looks iconic. Will surely make another landmark for Moscow.

What about this? Just a quick sketch in MS Paint of where foundation is supossed to be. Not very accurate.
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2536/russia033dp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

it won't start on 17-18 september. it's an official ceremony is supposed to take a place on that day. but preparation works of course will take longer period.

That would mean, CS might the hitting the sky first

What about this? Just a quick sketch in MS Paint of where foundation is supossed to be. Not very accurate.
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/2536/russia033dp6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

it sems so small !
is it rely going to be so tight in the bace ?

That would mean, CS might the hitting the sky first

i'm very sure about that

^^
that was my first thought to.

it is more convenient to be the second.
In this case you already know the final hight of your 'rival' :)

^^ Well I don't think it matters in this case, since there is a 2000 foot max restriction.

In Russia, for instance, hight restrictions matter too. But not always :)
Exceptions can be allowed sometimes... :)

BTW for those who is interested in which skyscraper will hit the sky first.
According to official knews Russia Tower will be built in 2012.

its great to see work start, what is the tempory floor for?

In Russia, for instance, hight restrictions matter too. But not always :)
Exceptions can be allowed sometimes... :)

BTW for those who is interested in which skyscraper will hit the sky first.
According to official knews Russia Tower will be built in 2012.
And Spire Tower in 2010 :banana:

An official ceremony was finally officially announced.

It's going to take a place on 18th september at 15:00.

That rowhouses!:lol:, weird place next to a future supertall!

^^ you won't see them when the tower is built in 2012

07/09/07
http://rk.foto.radikal.ru/0709/ff/abc4a5a69c5a.jpg

when are they to start digging?

In a month or so I believe.

They have almost finished assembling their machine(i have found how it's called: hydrofraise or reverse circulation rig) so i hope they will start digging soon after official ceremony,but nobody knows exactly when will they start.

How long time is it going to take to make the fondation finiched ?

How long time is it going to take to make the fondation finiched ?

** How much longer will it take for the foundations to be finished? :ohno:

Fantastic tower, I cannot wait to see it rise toward the skies. :)

11.09.2007
Photos by Axort:

http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/6042/img1887vq4.jpg

http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/8496/img1891fx4.jpg

this is such an amazing project! russia has come so far!

das som one has an time scedual of this projekt ?

das som one has an time scedual of this projekt ?

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Oh man, don't change the way you write English, you are a laught everyday (I am saying this with full respect to you, don't get me wrong, I really like it and enjoy how you annoy other people).

This said, and to keep the thread about construction, I have to say that I am quite impressed that the image of Russia is improving so fast. They seem to be so opened to new machines, and all that it implies (in term of development), that's impressive.

Go Russia, Go !

Krys

das som one has an time scedual of this projekt ?

^^ I know!! I sit and laugh everyday I visit this site and I see how much people get annoyed by his english in the Burj forum... at least he's trying!! :cheers:

What's funny in it?

Does de niuws com out of the Moscow Mayor that coma to the inaugureshon? Be cause this wil hapen in siks deys. No thing news on the niuwspepper?

what

:)

Does de niuws com out of the Moscow Mayor that coma to the inaugureshon? Be cause this wil hapen in siks deys. No thing news on the niuwspepper?

Is there any news that the Moscow Mayor will come to the inauguration? The reason is it will happened in six days. Is there any news at all?

NOTE: At least his grammar is better than average.

The mayor and the architect are supposed to come.

Is there any news that the Moscow Mayor will come to the inauguration? The reason is it will happened in six days. Is there any news at all?

Yes, for example:
http://www.arendator.ru/articles/1/art/16892/

Mayor, Norman Foster and Shalva Chigirinsky(head of the company that owns this project) will attend to the ceremony.

Photo by igor:

http://rg.foto.radikal.ru/0709/ee/ea0b235ac38d.jpg

is that a temporay floor

seems so

just a tent for official ceremony

just a tent for official ceremony
I think they meant concrete slabs on the ground.

correct Gamma-Hamster :)

16/09/07
http://rs.foto.radikal.ru/0709/08/f15570ba1ecc.jpg

16/09/07
http://rs.foto.radikal.ru/0709/08/f15570ba1ecc.jpg

Wow.:banana:

Wow.:banana:

do you mean the board itself or something which stands on it? i can't read it ^^

do you mean the board itself or something which stands on it? i can't read it ^^
The board itself.:)
Nothing especially interesting is written on it, except for the date of finishing the "wall in the ground" (direct translation from the board, im unsure about proper english word for it.) - september 2008.

With the advent of this board we can be sure that the construction is just about to start. As for me, I doubted about that until recent times. Just a year ago this project looked quite unreal to me.

The board itself.:)
"wall in the ground" (direct translation from the board, im unsure about proper english word for it.)
It's called "slurry wall" in English.

way cant they write signs in english like all other contreys ?

Wow, the second time in a few months that I only can say: 'I can't believe that they're going to built it!!!' (Chicago Spire was the first time) :D

A translation of the sign would be cool...

@ Vanhendrik: Especially you shouldn't complain about English vs. other language!!! Anyway, you're style of writing is funny though I'm sure you can better... ;)

http://rg.foto.radikal.ru/0709/ee/ea0b235ac38d.jpg

the temporary floor end the tent is for the serimoney

Does it usually take that long to build a slurry wall?

A translation of the sign would be cool...

voilà :)

Construction of muli-functional complex 'Russia Tower'

Adress: Moscow, IBC 'Moscow City', plot 17-18
Сustomer&developer: ST Towers ltd, phone: 258-9170
Technical customer: TUKS-1 closed company, phone: 694-0948
Architect: Foster+Partners (here is a funny mistake, written Фостер + Партерс, what can be translated as Foster in a parterre :D)
General design: ARKA ltd, phone: 252-1241
General contractor: Satori ltd, phone: 730-7111
Contractor: Soletanshstroy closed company, phone 959-2777

Works on slurry wall begin: september 2007
Works on slurry wall end: september 2008

Does it usually take that long to build a slurry wall?

Big tower=big wall ;) Actually I believe that it is a deadline for the pit.

way cant they write signs in english like all other contreys ?
It's better to write in Russian than in English like you. :)

Technical customer: TUKS-1 closed company, phone: 694-0948
Contractor: Soletanshstroy closed company, phone 959-2777
Closed joint-stock company.

16/09/07
http://rs.foto.radikal.ru/0709/08/f15570ba1ecc.jpg

Wow , so sexual render!:banana:

Great tower, guys!!
:drool::drool:

Great tower, guys!!
:drool::drool:
Do you remember your visit to Russia? ;) I just can't find — did you wrote about your impressions somewhere in the Internet?

P.S.: your PM box is full…

LOL! and he got more than 28,200 posts. The most I ever seen in the forum :lol: :lol: :lol:

yep. thats the most i've ever seen also.
AND its his birthday today!

I think after the ceremony there'll arrive tons of machines to build the slurry wall and the foundation.... the white and clean excavator is just a representative for the show!
And they'll make a big party with a lot of Vodka!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

And they'll make a big party with a lot of Vodka!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Don't use stereotypes please , its insult us a little bit ;)

Why? You have every reason to celebrate! A 600m tower will bei built! :tongue4:

Here it goes:

MOSCOW, September 18 (RIA Novosti) - Moscow Mayor Yury Luzhkov laid a symbolic foundation stone at the building site of the 'Russia Tower' in central Moscow Tuesday.

The construction of the 612-meter pyramid-like tower, with a total area of 470 square meters (5,000 square feet), is due to be completed by 2012. The tower is set to become Europe's highest building.

The Russia Tower, located in Moscow City, the Russian capital's new business center, will contain shopping centers, offices, hotels and apartments.

"This building will be unique in both size and architecture," Luzhkov said, adding that it will become "a symbol of Russia."

"We will not stop here," added Luzhkov. "We are, essentially, in the process of constructing a new city."

The tower was designed by the British architect Norman Foster.

Looks like nobody of russian forumers was able to take pictures of the ceremony because of the security measures. We are now waiting for news agencies to upload their video reports and pics to the internet.

more like because most of them were busy this day...

Vesti report
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:cheers1: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :dance: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheers1:

Video from NTV:
http://news.ntv.ru/117122/

18/09/07
http://rp.foto.radikal.ru/0709/58/9c63b9f7f9e9.jpg

more like because most of them were busy this day...

Vesti report
5YO5NziEAcs
makes me wish i spoke Russian.
o well.

makes me wish i spoke Russian.
o well.
Can't find any video reports in English, seems media have ignored this event.

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/News/306/Default.aspx

Groundbreaking for Foster + Partners’ super-high tower in Moscow

Today’s groundbreaking of Foster + Partners’ Russia Tower – the tallest building in Europe – has been marked at a ceremony attended by Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow, and members of the Moscow Government. Set to be a striking new addition to the dynamic high-rise skyline of Moscow City, its unique form will be visible landmark from the heart of Moscow.

The building continues the practice’s investigation into the nature of the tower, taking structural, functional, environmental and urban logic to a new dimension. The mixed-use project incorporates apartments, hotel, office and leisure space and will have an ‘energy cycle’ that pioneers sustainable architecture and reinforces the economic and social vitality of Moscow City.

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/774/rtzf0.jpg

Beautiful tower!

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/content/press/306/1405%20NY%20070918%20d014Pr.jpg

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/content/press/306/1405%20NY%20070918%20d019Pr.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/774/rtzf0.jpg
:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Absolutely beautiful!
Whoops Chicago Spire's ass.

This is taking so long....

More new renders from Foster's site

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/content/press/306/1405_FP209835.jpg

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/content/press/306/1405_FP209836.jpg

Video in english:
http://www.russiatoday.ru/news/news/14368/video

Can't wait for them to release new high res renders.

http://www.fosterandpartners.com/content/press/306/1405_FP209836.jpg

That atrium is spectacular!

Here is the link to the Foster site web-sites:
http://www.fosterandpartners.com/News/306/Default.aspx

18/09/2007
Groundbreaking for Foster + Partners’ super-high tower in Moscow

Today’s groundbreaking of Foster + Partners’ Russia Tower – the tallest building in Europe – has been marked at a ceremony attended by Yuri Luzhkov, the mayor of Moscow, and members of the Moscow Government. Set to be a striking new addition to the dynamic high-rise skyline of Moscow City, its unique form will be visible landmark from the heart of Moscow.

The building continues the practice’s investigation into the nature of the tower, taking structural, functional, environmental and urban logic to a new dimension. The mixed-use project incorporates apartments, hotel, office and leisure space and will have an ‘energy cycle’ that pioneers sustainable architecture and reinforces the economic and social vitality of Moscow City.

Whoops Chicago Spire's ass.

I agree 100%

This is STUNNING

Vesti report longer version
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NTV report
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http://www.interfax.ru/r/B/realty/360.html?menu=E&id_issue=11860022

"СТ Тауэрс" может вложить в строительство башни "Россия", которое началось во вторник в Московском международном деловом центре "Москва-Сити", около $2 млрд или более, заявил агентству "Интерфакс-Недвижимость" во вторник глава компании, Шалва Чигиринский.
The tower will cost more than 2 bln $.

Capacity for 30000 people sounds cool

gr8 for russia

extremely good news ! when is the cunstruktion going to get started for real ?

vanhenrik, you finally wrote something readable:)

^^ the end of the world is truly here!!!
:lol:

the model on utube looks impressive

^^ the end of the world is truly here!!!
:lol::) Yeah, if he stopped trying to use that sense of humour & trying all the time, we could all relax. Attaboy vanhenrik! You're just uhmmm, youthfully "exciteable" :okay: You do contribute.


So it seems like local NIMBYs are worried about dust that is going to come from construction! :| Oh boy!

...

Attaboy vanhenrik!


0o

Super-fantasy :lol:

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/774/rtzf0.jpg

wow...my favorite supertall.... pleaes build it ...

how wide at the base will it be ?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Moscow-city_maket.jpg

rom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Russia Tower is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction[1] in Moscow International Business Center, Moscow, Russia. Building planned to be completed in 2012 and reach height of 612 meters (2,008 feet). In a time of completition it may be the tallest building in Europe and second tallest in the world.

The total area of the structure will cover 520,000 square meters (128.5 acres), of which 38% (200,000 sq m/49 acres) will be located underground. The tower will contain 118 floors, 101 elevators, underground parking to accommodate 3680 automobiles. The first floor will be used for commercial shops. The building will be able to hold 30,000 people simultaneously. Construction began on 18 September 2007, when the building's foundation stone was laid down in an official groundbreaking ceremony.



History of the project



Originally, The Russia Tower was proposed for plots 2 and 3 of the Moscow International Business Center in 1994 as the world's tallest building; a 648 meter (2,126 feet), 125-story tower. It was designed by Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It was soon moved to plot 14. In the middle of 2003 an updated, 648 meter (2,126 feet), 134-story, design had been moved to plots 17 and 18. In January 2004, the Moscow Development Company (STT Group) has been appointed as the main investor and developer of a $2-billion[2] project.



Location Moscow, Russia
Status Under construction
Groundbreaking 18 September 2007
Use Mixed use
Roof 612 m (2,008 ft)
Top floor 500 m (1,640 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 118
Floor area 520,000 m² (5,597,280 square feet)
Elevator count 101
Cost over $2 billion
Companies
Architect Foster + Partners
Developer STT Group
Owner STT Group


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_Tower

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Moscow-city_maket.jpg

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Russia Tower is a supertall skyscraper currently under construction[1] in Moscow International Business Center, Moscow, Russia. Building planned to be completed in 2012 and reach height of 612 meters (2,008 feet). In a time of completition it may be the tallest building in Europe and second tallest in the world.

The total area of the structure will cover 520,000 square meters (128.5 acres), of which 38% (200,000 sq m/49 acres) will be located underground. The tower will contain 118 floors, 101 elevators, underground parking to accommodate 3680 automobiles. The first floor will be used for commercial shops. The building will be able to hold 30,000 people simultaneously. Construction began on 18 September 2007, when the building's foundation stone was laid down in an official groundbreaking ceremony.



History of the project



Originally, The Russia Tower was proposed for plots 2 and 3 of the Moscow International Business Center in 1994 as the world's tallest building; a 648 meter (2,126 feet), 125-story tower. It was designed by Chicago-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. It was soon moved to plot 14. In the middle of 2003 an updated, 648 meter (2,126 feet), 134-story, design had been moved to plots 17 and 18. In January 2004, the Moscow Development Company (STT Group) has been appointed as the main investor and developer of a $2-billion[2] project.



Location Moscow, Russia
Status Under construction
Groundbreaking 18 September 2007
Use Mixed use
Roof 612 m (2,008 ft)
Top floor 500 m (1,640 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 118
Floor area 520,000 m² (5,597,280 square feet)
Elevator count 101
Cost over $2 billion
Companies
Architect Foster + Partners
Developer STT Group
Owner STT Group


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_Tower

This photo by Bolik , i think :nuts:

22/09/07
http://rq.foto.radikal.ru/0709/87/209c221140d2.jpg

http://rj.foto.radikal.ru/0709/86/903d3f485f39.jpg

Norman Foster + Skyscraper = Perfect!:nocrook:

i wonder if this is going to be finiched befor the fredom tower in new york !
if they are ther we have an proof of usa is slo !

i wonder if this is going to be finiched befor the fredom tower in new york !
if they are ther we have an proof of usa is slo !

no chance...the Foundation of the FT is completed already. and they are just starting with the Russia Tower

True, RT will take much longer IMO

not to forget it is a lot taller than the FT

^^ Precisely

I agree with so many others commenting on this thread: this tower is beautiful! I think the Chicago Spire is nice, but this one is much better ... more elegant ...

Congratulations to Moscow!

very good

waitting for this building rise!

I think the Chicago Spire is nice, but this one is much better!Not 'much'. Only 2 metres :)

the model shows it being very close to the federation building ,i thought it would be farther apart?

GERR_LIND, yes, its my photo.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/13/Moscow-city_maket.jpg


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia_Tower

This new cities are very poor if we compare with Chicago and New York. Is like Sampetersburg... very perfect but no have no identity with the local people.

In this cities in Dubai and China I see many sculpures in the same point with no relationship with the environment.

This new cities are very poor if we compare with Chicago and New York. Is like St Petersburg... very perfect but no have no identity with the local people.

In this cities in Dubai and China I see many sculptures in the same point with no relationship with the environment.

Relax, they are still progressing. Wait for the next 10 years and you will see the automatic turnaround of these cities and countries (if the World Economy will not bubble and burst).

23/09/07
http://rk.foto.radikal.ru/0709/b8/7601822079dd.jpg

This new cities are very poor if we compare with Chicago and New York. Is like Sampetersburg... very perfect but no have no identity with the local people.

In this cities in Dubai and China I see many sculpures in the same point with no relationship with the environment.

I think thats a common thing with these business center area's. Most people will never come here so it doesn't really matter. At least it will give a beautiful skyline:banana:

This new cities are very poor if we compare with Chicago and New York. Is like Sampetersburg... very perfect but no have no identity with the local people..
What do you know about local people to make such statements?

Most people will never come here so it doesn't really matter.
This can make any sense if we will ignore the structure of the MIBC. There will be new city square (alternative to the Red square), very big shopping center, theater and cinema multiplex and possibly an aqua-park. People will come there.

This new cities are very poor if we compare with Chicago and New York. Is like Sampetersburg... very perfect but no have no identity with the local people.

In this cities in Dubai and China I see many sculpures in the same point with no relationship with the environment.

You shouldn't even be talking. Sampetersburg? Whats that again? Sam... sam... sam what now? Did you mean Saint Petersburg?

You have no idea what the "local" people think... no clue what so ever.

Go troll somewhere else.

I think thats a common thing with these business center area's. Most people will never come here so it doesn't really matter. At least it will give a beautiful skyline:banana:

The lack of residents makes many of these commercial center sterile. Chicago and New York have vibrant downtown communities that allow for supertall building to be better integrated within a community. Just remember Brasilia.

wow...not in frankfurt :(
but at least in europe :)

23/09/07
http://rk.foto.radikal.ru/0709/b8/7601822079dd.jpg

Is that a rig for really deep slit trench/slulrry wall on the right?

What is the soil like in Moscow ?

What is the soil like in Moscow ?this is another plot in Moscow city

by Bolik
http://skyscrapers.ru/gallery/d/11296-1/ibc_28.jpg

this is another plot in Moscow city

by Bolik


Thanks - never seen the staggered secant walls before.
Looks like dirt, not rock or clay, this would make sense for the big machine on site to be larger version of this ( used for slurry walls in Chicago ).

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RvD09lb3zCI/AAAAAAAAGCc/wL1tL1_qrDs/P1010619.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RvgTKFYtArI/AAAAAAAAGu0/A5A96RZmmXE/P1010824.JPG?imgmax=512

http://lh6.google.com/harry.r.carmichael/RvD0_lb3zDI/AAAAAAAAGCo/6uQ5Xr6nCbQ/P1010681.JPG?imgmax=512

Is that a rig for really deep slit trench/slulrry wall on the right?
Yes

What is the soil like in Moscow ?
Mostly sands, limestones, clay, loams. No solid rocks. There are clay and loams in the City region and a limestone plate in the deep (you can see it in Brad's post).

When this thing gets built I'm gonna hi-jack someone so that I can live in there apartment:D

Modern business centers built like this are set away from downtown areas, but over time, customer-oriented commercial grows up around it. I imagine this will eventually look like an American suburban business park on steroids.

Yes


Mostly sands, limestones, clay, loams. No solid rocks. There are clay and loams in the City region and a limestone plate in the deep (you can see it in Brad's post).

Thx

The most impressive tower i have ever seen.

612m for moskwa wow

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=204074&page=45

are you going to spam this link in every thread?

some high-res. renders :

http://www.archiportale.com/progetti/SchedaProgetto.asp?origine=&IdProg=4173

thAnx

Heavily downsized them. Click to enlarge to original size from ArchiPortale.


Proportions aren't really great. It should looks much taller.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3576/41731swu3.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_1.jpg)


http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4030/41734syr0.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_4.jpg)


Don't look at the background. It was taken from West Federation Tower at about 200 meters above the ground level. Notice the top part contain some floors. Those are not just glassy spires. There are floors inside. Might be technical, but might be an observation deck as they promised 7-floor tall observation deck.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8326/41733spk7.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_3.jpg)



http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9345/41732sja0.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_2.jpg)

yes, in these renders the tower doesn't look that tall

The design en the renders of the building are just heavenly end amazing sexy and so on... no words for that project, only :shocked::shocked::shocked:

Heavily downsized them. Click to enlarge to original size from ArchiPortale.


Proportions aren't really great. It should looks much taller.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/3576/41731swu3.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_1.jpg)


http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/4030/41734syr0.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_4.jpg)


Don't look at the background. It was taken from West Federation Tower at about 200 meters above the ground level. Notice the top part contain some floors. Those are not just glassy spires. There are floors inside. Might be technical, but might be an observation deck as they promised 7-floor tall observation deck.
http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/8326/41733spk7.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_3.jpg)



http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9345/41732sja0.jpg (http://www.archiportale.com/immagini/FileProgetto/4173_2.jpg)

woooooooooooow :cheers: :banana:

Great new renders and i like the base a lot. Super tower.

fuck me, thats just so great! Especially the first pic, the massiveness of this tower is just breathtaking!

^^ I totaly agree

WOW the base is beautiful.

beautiful

this is going to be rely somthing else ! the bulding is stunning !
i like this in an way mour then burj dubai !
end this bulding is going to be 47 m taller then burj dubai is right now !
end that is serius tall !

nice tower

Flood

looks good especially the interior view, So much better than the burj, I think though it doesnt quiet feel as special as I thought it might, then again these renders are always have a bit of artistic licence, and maybe the real thing will look better than the renders.

Gorgeous. These wonderful renders certainly left me thinking even more favorably about this tower :) Not that it wasn't neat to begin with but yeah... it'll be great to see this one rise!

That is way too futuristic! exterior and interior! I guess the real one must be way much better.

amazing job by russia a gr8 country with unique history and unmatched unrealized potential

wats the time table for this bulding ?

^^ I don't know...why don't you research it and find out? :bash:

russia, moscow in particular have come so far! this is a great achievment!

The more I look at this thing, the more I like it.

woooooooooooooooooooooooooooow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


http://photos.streamphoto.ru/d/0/9/92b3368bfaa061706f3c012454e0d90d.jpg



this is huge ! end rely wonderful !

^^ it wont really be that tall.
will it?

it will, it's actually about 450m tall on this jst's montage...

^^ it wont really be that tall.
will it?

yes it will

yes it will
daaaaamn!!!!
thats tall then.

Not a new picture. Naberezhnaya Tower is an old shorter design here. CC: Moscow should be taller as well.
http://skyscrapers.ru/gallery/d/6293-2/IBC_amp_Expocenter.jpg

proof !


http://*******************/gallery/d/5425-1/fed_wip_20060923.png



http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/4010/proofxz0.jpg

here you go ! end you se that it is rely akuret render !
it can be + - 10 - 15 m but no mour on this !

end i think the tower is going to be mour shiney then wats on the pic
but the pic is rely good !


:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana: :banana: :banana:

proof !

here you go ! end you se that it is rely akuret render !
it can be + - 10 - 15 m but no mour on this !

end i think the tower is going to be mour shiney then wats on the pic
but the pic is rely good !


:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana: :banana: :banana:



That is only applicable if only RT is standing side by side with western Federation tower. However from that pics it is obviously some distance behind Western tower, hence making it slightly too high.

RT is going to be situated very close to Federation=) Just across the road.
The distance is like between Federation and Naberezhnaya Tower on this pic.

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/7510/01ix0.jpg

I'm so jelious right now...

its going to look great

and what about this? :)

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/8917/dom5lj0.jpg

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/4062/dom6uc3.jpg
Russia tower will be situated a little bit more to the right.
The spire of the Federation tower will be taller.

this is going to be rely intresting in a cuple of years !
almost as intresting as dubai ! but dubai is of the charge !

thats going to be an impressive skyline

29/09/07
http://ro.foto.radikal.ru/0709/27/7739abab6049.jpg

http://rp.foto.radikal.ru/0709/52/d6f1d47a2eca.jpg

http://rc.foto.radikal.ru/0709/5d/c7529c9f2c31.jpg

http://rm.foto.radikal.ru/0709/55/d6e94351d82b.jpg

http://rg.foto.radikal.ru/0709/4b/b3ad76202b46.jpg

http://rn.foto.radikal.ru/0709/2a/a0c73cf7e0de.jpg

so its finaly under u/c ! thats good !

on your marks get set GO.

Under construction, cool! Will this tower really be approx. as high or even higher than the Burj Dubai is now? That's stunning. Such a massive tower. I bet u feel kinda small standing next to this one, when this is built :)

Under construction, cool! Will this tower really be approx. as high or even higher than the Burj Dubai is now? That's stunning. Such a massive tower. I bet u feel kinda small standing next to this one, when this is built :)

its going to get a bout 50 m taller then burj dubai is now !

Wow, very good for Moscow!

29/09/07...snip...
Thanks for the great pictures.

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/4062/dom6uc3.jpg

again zero cultural architecture identity, all a junk of shapes with no relation to each other. too bad for russia.

again zero cultural architecture identity,
I think we had enough of this stupid shit in this thread already. Please leave.

Moscow 2010=Sex

^^ He can express his opinion, but I think he just saw a bad render and trying to be a smartass

Here is a much better one:
http://skyscrapers.ru/gallery/d/6293-2/IBC_amp_Expocenter.jpg

It will be amazing :cheers:

^^ He can express his opinion, but I think he just seen a bad render
Opinion that only 600m copies of st. Basils can be constructed in Moscow so that "cultural architecture identity" will be preserved? No, please, not on the forum for supertalls.

But I have to agree with him... Most of the buildings look quite cheesy (except the Russia and the Federation tower/s). Would be sad if it's going to look that way, a bit like Dubai in Europe.
Here and there somewhat more simplicity in the design of the towers would work well for a better impression. Just my opinion, Moscow should do how it want to. But that way I wouldn't ever call it the best skyline of Europe.

Cheesy?

This is cheesy?
http://www.7211000.ru/images/022936fbafa8ba262efbd06378b4b31e.jpeg

This is?
http://www.archfwa.com/files/project_images/Mercury02.jpg

Or this?
http://*******************/gallery/d/6295-1/nt01.jpg

Or this?
http://www.shca.com/images/content/archive/moscow-02.jpg

You havent even bothered to watch detailed renders and still, you are here with your "omg Dubai" :ohno:

Btw, it just amazes me how some people cannot grasp the difference between photo and render...

I think we had enough of this stupid shit in this thread already. Please leave.
Everyone can have his own opinion. Take it easy, please. If someone is not enraptured by MIBC it doesn't mean he is a stupid idiot.

Everyone can have his own opinion. Take it easy, please. If someone is not enraptured by MIBC it doesn't mean he is a stupid idiot.
If someone is bothered so much with "cultural architecture identity" he should not be discussing skyscrapers, because skyscrapers mostly represent international architechture. I just hate such people, every time skyscraper is planned outsude north america they start moaning how it have no connection to local culture, blah-blah, etc.

i don't know how you come to cheesy for the towers erbsenzähler ^^

^^ He can express his opinion, but I think he just saw a bad render and trying to be a smartass:

If you meant me No I think it looks amazing even with the bad render

You really need to get over your opinion of Americans. Start by meeting some.
And whats wrong with internet? There are only "wrong" americans here?

This photo montage - not a render. This quick cheap montage was made with the help of already existing renders to show how Moscow's skyline will look soon..
I noticed that people in the international sections have problems understanding this simple concept...

I'm sure u will be happy to do a better one for us?

And anyway, they don't all have to look too much alike. U guys (in the States) have different kinds of towers too. Or how well do u think Trump World tower matches to Chrysler building?

I'm sure some of u (Americans mostly?) are just jaleous of Moscow because it's constructing such beautiful and tall towers. I know skyscrapers were invented in US and so on, but geez, not all of them have to get build to there to look great. I bet my ass that if this tower was going to be built to US, there would be a lot more people praising this.


I live in the US (Los Angeles, CA) and I can tell you that this is my favorite one being built right now, and one of the best designs I have ever seen. Im praising the shit out of this development.. :nuts: I like it even more than the Burj, which is also awesome.. Of course there are going to be "haters" when it comes to this because this is one striking design and people will be jealous of this.. I like how the designer emphasized the pyramid like triangular design, as well as the triangles and diagrid look to the facade.. it re-defines "sleek." Ive said it before in the thread and Ill say it again, this tower has a chance to beat the Burj (and CN) as far as having the highest observation deck, and I hope they take it.. I would love to visit Moscow one day to see this monstrosity in its full beauty! Hopefully Americans wont be even more hated in that general region by the time this is done and I can visit! :cheers:

This bullshit about the buildings looking drastically different than each other with varying shapes... well, what? should they all be boxes and look alike? This is 2007 (and going on 2008 soon). We are NOT in the 1930's anymore!!

As for the recent render, I appreciate whoever spent the time to make that render even if it needs more refinement because it still more than gives a great indicator of what the skyline will look like for the most part (and that was clearly all that was intended for). If anyone can do any better, than lets see you do that!

this building will be the tallest in europe

If you meant me No I think it looks amazing even with the bad render

No, I meant shawarma with this quote:

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/4062/dom6uc3.jpg

again zero cultural architecture identity, all a junk of shapes with no relation to each other. too bad for russia.

Whoever made that render, you got to bury it, guys. It is plain horrible! :ohno:

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It is plain horrible! :ohno:This photo montage - not a render. This quick cheap montage was made with the help of already existing renders to show how Moscow's skyline will look soon. The quality of individual buildins was poor, the main purpose was to show where the skyscrapers will be built a what their hights will be.
In Europe many cities (London, Paris, Stanbul, Warsaw, etc) have nice renders with future look of the cities. In Moscow we don't have a decent similar render. Nobody dares to make it ...

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Wtf, forum bugs with timing of the posts are getting out of control...
My posts i made just now became 724 and 725

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A New Cold War just emerge with the Battle of Moscow Skyline. Now the battle is getting interesting. The Europeans are now involve and I mean the whole continent. Bring on the Chinese and the Arabs with their Dubai! Wait! I'm in DC, we have no skyscrapers :(

Wait! I'm in DC, we have no skyscrapers :(

And never will as long as DC keeps its draconian height restriction laws.

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when is the slury wall finiched so they can bigin diging out the hole ?

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Is there already renders for the floor plans of this building?

Is there already renders for the floor plans of this building?

No. This tower was just Approved. We wait renders in nearest future.

And never will as long as DC keeps its draconian height restriction laws.

Well, I actually like it. Nobody wants to overshadow the US Capitol and The Monument which is so AWESOME AND SPARKLY especially during Sunset and Nights.

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The next person to de-rail this thread will find their account suspended.

I live in the US (Los Angeles, CA) and I can tell you that this is my favorite one being built right now, and one of the best designs I have ever seen. Im praising the shit out of this development.. :nuts: I like it even more than the Burj, which is also awesome.. Of course there are going to be "haters" when it comes to this because this is one striking design and people will be jealous of this.. I like how the designer emphasized the pyramid like triangular design, as well as the triangles and diagrid look to the facade.. it re-defines "sleek." Ive said it before in the thread and Ill say it again, this tower has a chance to beat the Burj (and CN) as far as having the highest observation deck, and I hope they take it.. I would love to visit Moscow one day to see this monstrosity in its full beauty! Hopefully Americans wont be even more hated in that general region by the time this is done and I can visit! :cheers:

This bullshit about the buildings looking drastically different than each other with varying shapes... well, what? should they all be boxes and look alike? This is 2007 (and going on 2008 soon). We are NOT in the 1930's anymore!!

As for the recent render, I appreciate whoever spent the time to make that render even if it needs more refinement because it still more than gives a great indicator of what the skyline will look like for the most part (and that was clearly all that was intended for). If anyone can do any better, than lets see you do that!

In short, the diversification of different architectures is now the new trend and may last for a very long while. Good thing Chicago found that out. New York still got some learning to do.

I just love the design. Just cant wait until it's rise. :banana:

how mutch longer is it going to say prep ?

i think it shuld say u/c !