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A striking new addition is rising in Park Nieuw Zuid in Antwerp: the 85-metre-high BAN residential tower, designed by renowned architect Shigeru Ban in collaboration with Bureau Bouwtechniek. With its wooden cladding and spacious inner garden, the tower exudes tranquillity and a connection to nature. It is a unique project that focuses on wood, gardens and people. Ine Dehandschutter With BAN, Shigeru Ban aimed to create more than just a residential tower. He has created a place where people can relax in the heart of the city. The spacious inner garden forms the building's green heart and is inspired by the Japanese concept of Shinrin-Yoku, which involves immersing oneself in nature to promote mental and physical wellbeing. This concep... More