Wasl Tower: UNS | DUBAI.
The article focuses on the Wasl Tower, a 995-foot-tall mixed-use skyscraper in Dubai designed by UNS (formerly UNStudio) and engineered by Werner Sobek AG, set for completion in March 2026. The tower emphasizes architectural restraint and sustainability, featuring a twisting form optimized through c...
| Publicado en: | Architectural Record Vol. 214; no. 5; pp. 70 - 74 |
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