Building on an urban waterfront often means compromised views for existing structures, but that’s not the case for the “Horizontal Skyscraper” in Moscow. As part of an urban revitalization plan for an abandoned historic brewery, Herzog & de Meuron unveiled designs for two new residential blocks that will be elevated 115 feet into the air and supported by slender white stilts. By raising the contemporary additions, the Swiss architects guarantee coveted panoramic views for residents and a preserved...
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/herzog-de-meuron-designs-a-horizontal-skyscraper-for-moscow
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