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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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Published in:Architectural Record Vol. 213; no. 5; pp. 82 - 90
Main Author: VILLARDI, LEOPOLDO
Format: Architecture Review
Published: BNP Media May2025
Subjects:
Structural frames
Engineers
Fashion
Atriums (Architecture)
Corporate headquarters
Curtain walls
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Summary: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.