High rise building

Uptown Munich is a mixed-use urban development located in the Moosach district of Munich. The ensemble comprises a striking office high-rise, several mid-rise campus buildings, and a residential complex. Constructed on a previously undeveloped site, the project aims to integrate working and living environments within a coherent spatial framework. © ingenhoven associates / HGEsch Situated on the north-western edge of Munich, near the Olympic Park, the development is based on a clearly structured urban design. The high-rise stands as a solitary volume at the centre of the site, surrounded by four seven-storey campus buildings and a separate residential block. A publicly accessible boulevard links the buildings and is sheltered by a... More

The NICE Tower, an impressive 140-meter-tall structure made entirely of wood, represents the next step in the revolution of circular timber high-rise construction. The tower derives its stability from wooden bracing in the façade and a wooden elevator core, is fully bio-based, and is entirely free of concrete from the ground floor to the lift core and supporting structure. This drastically reduces CO₂ emissions compared to traditional concrete buildings and helps combat global warming. The building offers a sustainable and inclusive residential program in response to the increasing pressure on urban space. Its stepped design, featuring communal rooftop terraces, fosters social interaction, while the nature-inclusive design contribut... More

Rising along Chicago's famed Lake Shore Drive and located in the heart of the Uptown neighborhood, Solverre transforms a former hospital parking lot into a lakeside community. Developed by Willow Bridge Property Company in response to an ongoing housing shortage in the neighborhood, the 12-story tower provides 303 apartments, including studios, one-beds and two-beds.  An eclectic amenity suite includes a generous 2-story lobby, two club rooms, a fitness center, a yoga studio and a sun-filled pool deck infused with native plantings.  The suite tailors the living experience to the needs of the urban dweller who believes in good design.  Steve Hall As VDT’s first project to start during the COVID-19 pandemic, our tea... More

A building with green character. Green character This building is characterized by its green nature, visible on all levels of the structure. The green character is present on both the roofs and internal spaces within the building. Furthermore, the building adjusts its height based on the surrounding environment. Image Courtesy B-too Diverse functions Co-living and coworking are the key concepts for this building. The structure explores the balance between homeliness and work, resulting in various meeting spaces within the building for use by both residents and visitors. Image Courtesy B-too Green (private) seating areas There are numerous meeting spaces within the building, varying in their degree of openness—ranging... More