image credit: Foster + Partners

Russia Tower
Groundbreaking for Foster + Partners’ super-high tower in Moscow
Sep 2007


image credit: 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 credit: Foster + Partners

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.”

Russia Tower Moscow - Info from Foster + Partners


image credit: Foster + Partners

Russia tower architect : Norman Foster

More Moscow architecture online soon



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'

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



Russian Tower : Crystal Island, also by Norman Foster et al

Moscow Skyscraper architects : RMJM

World Architecture : e-architect - a guide to key buildings across the globe

Comments for the Russia Tower Moscow page welcome: info@e-architect.co.uk

Russia Tower : page - adrian welch / isabelle lomholt