MVRDV just unveiled designs for a new mixed-use building in Esslingen, Germany that looks as if it were unearthed from a crystal mine. Dubbed The Milestone, the 6,500-square-meter tower “will literally be a milestone,” say the architects, due to the structure’s crystalline facade that and eye-catching design that symbolizes the city’s future ambition. The building also incorporates sustainable building elements, such as photovoltaic panels and fritted glass to reduce solar gain, and is expected...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/mvrdv-unveils-solar-powered-milestone-building-that-looks-like-a-crystal-rock
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