Go With The Flow.

The article discusses the Torre Unipol tower in Milan, designed by Mario Cucinella Architects. The tower features a unique design that emulates nature to save energy and enhance thermal comfort. It includes a distinctive tessellated facade, a 230-foot-tall atrium, and a vertical chasm that acts as a...

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Publicado en:	Architectural Record Vol. 213; no. 5; pp. 82 - 90
Autor principal:	VILLARDI, LEOPOLDO
Formato:	Architecture Review
Publicado:	BNP Media May2025
Materias:	Structural frames Engineers Fashion Atriums (Architecture) Corporate headquarters Curtain walls
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Sumario:	The article discusses the Torre Unipol tower in Milan, designed by Mario Cucinella Architects. The tower features a unique design that emulates nature to save energy and enhance thermal comfort. It includes a distinctive tessellated facade, a 230-foot-tall atrium, and a vertical chasm that acts as a spatial buffer and solar chimney. The tower's design prioritizes sustainability, achieving a LEED Platinum rating, and offers open-plan workspaces with panoramic views of the cityscape.