Norman Foster+Partners-Architects

Norman Foster is and architect that I found in Architectural digest as a leader in innovative green design . His buildings are uniquely fascinating and create a spectical for the eye. I find his work absolutely stunning.

The tower will provide a location for living, working, and leisure, designed sustainably to minimize site impact and be sensitive to the harsh Siberian climate. Never one to sacrifice aesthetics for function, Foster has cladded the 280-meter tower in faceted glass to maximize daylight through the winter months while reflecting natural light to illuminate the interior spaces.

In terms of green features, the tower centers around a South-facing atrium, which maximizes daylight and solar gain, minimizing the need for artificial lighting and providing insulation during the colder months. The structure will also rest lightly on the land and rely on renewable energy sources.

Space for residential, office, hotel, and retail programs will be integrated, topped off by a dramatic viewing platform and restaurant at the tower’s summit.

This is a rendering of the Norman Foster 118- story Russian tower in Moscow. This will be a mixed use building, a pioneer of green architecture, and is slated for completion in 2012.