Russia Tower : New Moscow Building

Rossiya Tower to be tallest building in Europe: approx. 2,000 ft /610 m, 118 floors image : Foster + Partners Russia Tower Groundbreaking for Foster + Partners’ super-high tower in Moscow, Sep 2007 picture : Foster + Partners 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. image : Foster + Partners The Rossiya Tower 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 skyscraper 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. Russia Tower Moscow - Images / Information from Foster + Partners 2007 image : Foster + Partners More Moscow Skyscraper Architecture online soon Russia Tower architect : Norman Foster City Palace Tower, Moscow - RMJM Architects 46 storey tower: Moscow Tower initial proposal for 118 storeys – Europe’s tallest tower Located close to Foster's 'tallest tower in Europe' Gazprom Tower : Russia Another project by Norman Foster in Moscow: Red October – chocolate factory site redevelopment 2007- Foster & Partners; Jean Nouvel; Project Meganom; Jean Michel Wilmotte; Willen & Associates; McAdam Architects Developer: Gata Area: approx. 100,000sqm Ostankino Television Tower, Moscow: Tallest free-standing structure in Europe