MOSCOW | Russia Tower | 612m | 2009ft | 118 fl | On Hold

[coth]

Russia Tower

Location: Moscow International Business Center, plots 17 and 18. Between 2nd and 4th Krasnogvardeisky side streets and Testovskaya street. (Google Maps, Yandex.Maps)

Height above ground level: 612,2 meters (roof)
Height above sea level: 744,5 meters (roof)
Floors: 120
Floor area: ~520 000 m²

Groundbreaking ceremony: 18 September 2007
Completion: 2012

Architect: Foster + Partners
Developer: Russian Land
Owner: Russian Land
Contractor (foundation): Soletanshstroy (Soletanche Bachy)




















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Comparison with Burj Dubai





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13 september 2006 by igor







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Billboard says:

Engineering geological research.

Contractor: NPO Noeks
Client: ST Towers
Technical client: TUKS-1
Order #06441937

Completion: January 2007.

[CULWULLA]

wow, is this UC? ill have to add to diagrams.
so jan 2007 is date for geological research completion? atleast its on its way.
cheers coth

[ZZ-II]

great news, thank you Coth

[Stephan23]

How can this be?? 600 meters and only 118 floors????

Unbelievable massive!!!! Another one for the than 'BIG 7'

[coth]

cul, not really under construction yet. just geological research works. construction will begin after i suppose.


Stephan, top floor is at 500m.

[LSyd]

the pyramid form sort of reminds me of the ryogyung hotel in pyongyang, although russia tower looks better. thanks for the update.

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[Mosaic]

OMG!!! This project is really stunning. I am jealous Moscow.

[malec]

So just soil testing then.

[lpioe]

Looks great, I love it. Hopefully it will be built.

[DiazZ]

Hahah nice, another big one, and beautifull aswell.

It looks like it has a bigger mass than the Burj? No wonder they need very good geological research probably

[Tom_Green]

It`s great to be a skyscraperfan. Everywhere are supertalls under construction

When the tower is completed i will go to Moscow.

[spyguy]

This tower is massive.

[CULWULLA]

yes this will be Sir norman Fosters greatest. The roof is 511m and width at base is a whopping 160m!

[Mr. Fusion]

A more perfect tower for Moscow and Russia there could not be!





May I ask what will occupy the interior between the top floor and the tip?

[coth]

@cul
511? is it your estimate, or do you know something that we don't?


@Fusion
nothing will be there. just high roof.

[Skoulikimou]

i could feel the force in this tower

brilliant design

[Harkeb]

brilliant. I cant imagine Moscow having such modern towers! Can someone pls post a skyline pic of Moscow, showing its new towers, or how the new ones will fit into it?

[Locke]

Damn, that's a really nice tower. Foster in fine form!

[Mr. Fusion]

Description From Foster & Partners.com:

"Moscow City Tower - taller than any other building in Europe - is a striking new addition to the dynamic high-rise skyline of Moscow City. With its unique form, this new landmark will be visible 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 - incorporating apartments, hotel, office and leisure space - will have an ‘energy cycle’ that will pioneer sustainable architecture and reinforce the economic and social vitality of Moscow City.

Based on a highly efficient geometry derived from the triangular plan, the vertical city is a powerful triumvirate of three ‘arms’ that meet at a central green spine running the full height of the tower. Wider at the base and tapering towards the top, the pyramidal form is elegant and slender in profile, and benefits from a highly efficient composition to achieve the maximum stability with the minimum structure, as well as the most effective distribution of space. The tower is aided in resisting wind loads by a series of sloped fan columns extending diagonally upwards to the spine from the broad, triangular base. Overlaid by columns set at a reverse angle, this unusual oblique lattice carries the building’s load while also giving it its’ distinctive geometric façade.

At ground level, the dramatic and vibrant gateway into the site slopes downward into an inverted pyramid that houses an extensive retail space and a public ice-rink. The site is well-connected to Moscow’s world renowned underground transport system, and there is also underground parking provided. With retail and offices generating higher density use towards the base - residential, hotel and serviced apartments are located in the higher smaller floorplates. Mixed-use presents a strong case for energy balance, dependent on the residential components using energy at different times to office and retail.

By harnessing the heat created by the offices in winter and the cooling properties of the ground in summer, the energy cycle is a hot water circuit that runs through the building, distributing the energy to regulate the temperature and heat water throughout the day and the year.

The triangular volume of the tower is carved out on three sides to create independent arms with thin floorplates. This distinct diagram maximises daylight penetration and views, providing large, double-aspect, flexible, column-free offices. At ground level, there are three separate addresses, for office, hotel and residential, and rising up the centre of the building, there are a series of green skygardens that draw in natural ventilation and provide key circulation and social space.

The higher floors containing residential and hotel accommodation are designed as a series of modular units that can be individually configured. Apartments benefit from fresh air, natural light, double or triple height volumes and access to skygardens, creating a unique lifestyle in the heart of Moscow – an opportunity to escape the city within minutes, while benefiting from a diverse choice of amenities and access to a vibrant community. At the summit, a publicly accessible viewing deck with cafes and bars creates a magnetic new attraction for both visitors and residents of Moscow."

[CrazyCanuck]

Moscow is definately kicking it up a notch, this is a masterpiece in the making, it's an amazing design. Hard to believe this will be twice as tall as the Eiffel tower