Danish architectural firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) has unveiled a
unique design for a 70,000 square foot observation tower in Phoenix,
Arizona. “The Pin”, as the tower has been nicknamed, will stand at
over 420 feet tall and feature a spiraling, spherical observation deck
offering 360-degree views of downtown Phoenix. The tower will be built
using reinforced concrete and will be accessible by three glass
elevators. Like the Guggenheim Museum in New York, visitors to the tower
will be encouraged to take an elevator to the very top of the structure
and then make their way down the sphere and enjoy Phoenix’s spectacular
views from open air platforms. The project is estimated to cost $60
million and will be Phoenix’s second tallest tower, standing slightly
less tall than the 483-foot Chase Tower.
Instead of being a consistent width, the
spherical walkway expands from both its topmost and lowest points,
reaching its maximum width at the middle of the sphere. BIG’s design has
also adhered to sustainable energy practices including solar and green
technologies.
Restaurants will be located at the base
of the tower, and retailers and flexible event spaces will be
interspersed throughout the tower.
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