Turning Torso

building, Malmö, Sweden

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The Turning Torso is a unique residential skyscraper located in Malmö, Sweden. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, it was completed in 2005 and was the tallest building in Scandinavia at the time. The building's design is inspired by one of Calatrava's sculptures, featuring a distinctive twisting form that rotates 90 degrees from base to top, resembling a human spine in motion.12

Constructed around a reinforced concrete core for wind resistance, the 623-foot (190 m) tower comprises 54 floors with 147 apartments. Its innovative and sculptural design has earned it international acclaim, including the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2005.12

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