fuksas to build spiraling 'capo grande tower' in slovenia

fuksas wins competition to build spiraling 'capo grande tower' in slovenia

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fuksas to build spiraling 'capo grande tower' in slovenia

fuksas wins competition to build spiraling 'capo grande tower' in slovenia

fuksas wins competition to build spiraling 'capo grande tower' in

slovenia
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massimiliano and doriana fuksas, working alongside slovenian architect sandi pirš,
have won a competition to design a structure that will soar to a total height of 111
meters (364 feet). located in koper, slovenia, the ‘capo grande tower’ will connect the
region’s coastline to the mountainous terrain above. slightly inclined towards the sea, the
double ellipse structure intends to become a symbol for the port city.

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according to fuksas, the structure’s double ellipse form represents the two cultures
— italian and slovenian — that coexist in koper and along the coastline. conceived
as a ‘tower of peace’, the two intertwining, illuminated spirals will emit a thin beam of light
hovering over the sea. in addition to the practical function of connecting the upper and
lower levels, the tower will also serve as a new tourist attraction.

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fuksas wins
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tower' in slovenia
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project info:
interview and studio
 
visit with massimiliano
name: capo grande tower and doriana of
location: koper/capodistria, slovenia FUKSAS studio in
rome
jul 10, 2017
status: won competition, march 2018
client: municipality of koper/capodistria
architects: massimiliano and doriana fuksas (rome, paris, shenzhen); sandi pirš architect
(ljubljana)
area: 6,000 sqm

philip stevens I designboom mar 27, 2018

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Very visually exciting structure and thrilling visitor experience. At the risk of sounding
pedantic, it could probably be more accurately described as a double helix rather than a
double ellipse.
ChrisDx apr 03, 2018

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