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ALBANIA JEWISH MUSEUM, ALBANIA KIMMEL ESHKOLOT
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TWISTING TOWER, CHONGQING, CHINA AEDAS
Now completed, the Aedas-designed office project for the Chongqing Gaoke Group, located in the Jiangbei District of Chongqing – stands at 180 m tall. Using a simple, elegant form, the design – which is “influenced by the northern light,” said the architects, creates a “twisting shape up the tower to form double-curved surfaces on the building facades.” Aedas added: “Vertical lines accentuate the minimalistic form and through the effect of reflection and refraction from the glass create a design statement that celebrates light as the major tool to define architecture.” They commented that while the facade shines in the sunlight, “When night falls, it showcases reflections that allude to the dancing figure of a ballerina.” The podium roof twists along its full length, “echoing with the geometry of the tower and maintaining a consistent architectural style.” To achieve a “very smooth transition” of the glass facade, the design uses double-curved cold formed glass instead of the more common faceted method. Expected to be one of “the most twisting towers in the world,” the maximum twisting angle is up to 8.8O
per floor, surpassing the existing
super high-rise tower in the world by nearly 1.5 times. The area of the hyperbolic curtain wall is approximately 8,000 m2, and the number of hyperbolic curtain wall panels is reckoned to be “as many as 1,709.” Innovative facade technology from facade engineer RFR “enabled the precise execution of such a challenging design,” said the architects.
Israeli architecture firm Kimmel Eshkolot has officially announced its being commissioned as the lead architect for the forthcoming Albania Jewish Museum in the old city of Vlorë, a prestigious museum symbolising the history of the Jewish community of Albania. In keeping with its sustainable approach to architecture, Kimmel Eshkolot will make the most use of the existing structure instead of a new-build, utilising the thermal qualities of the original thick stone walls. Most of the new stone construction will be with a local stone from Albania, apart from an outdoor area which will be cladded in Jerusalem stone from Israel. The museum will exist as a cultural hub and will trace the history of the Albanian Jewish community from the early Roman era up until today, while emphasising the story of Jews in Albania during World War II. Based around three key elements, the building will consist of a preserved historic house with three contemporary additions above and below ground; a connecting pavilion; and an open-air room, entitled the “Besa Space.” Each of the structures are carefully positioned to enable pedestrian routes from Perlat Rexhepi Street and Ceno Sharra Street. Through the creation of several unique spaces, ranging from flexible exhibition rooms to public areas, the museum will rejuvenate the square and extend itself to the city of Vlorë, contributing to the city’s civic development. Construction is due to begin in Q4 2022 and is scheduled for completion in 2025.
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