The shape represents
the elements,
the idea of fluidity
and growth,
the beauty and
perfection of the
geometrical force
— Santiago Calatrava, Architect
Quote on the inspiration of nature in the imagination and design of The Chicago Spire, a 150-story building due for completion in 2011. A reminder of the importance of form and function in nature and the interaction of the human body with gravity and nature in physical conditioning. Calatrava’s entry into high-rise design began with an innovative 54-story twisting tower, known as the Turning Torso (completed 2005), located in Malmö, Sweden.
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I approached this project with nature as the teacher.
I am always trying to learn from nature.
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