Tower 25

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Tower 25
Nicosia 01-2017 img16 View from Shacolas Tower.jpg
A view from Shacolas Tower
Tower 25
Interactive map of Tower 25
Alternative namesThe White Walls
General information
StatusCompleted
Location Nicosia, Cyprus
Completed2013
Cost25 million euros
Management Gerens Hill [1]
Height
Roof67 m (220 ft)
Technical details
Floor count17 floors
Design and construction
Architects Jean Nouvel
Takis Sophocleous Architects
DeveloperNice Day
Main contractorLois Builders
Awards and prizesBest Tall Building Europe 2016 by CTBUH [2]
References
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Tower 25, also known as The White Walls, [4] is a high-rise building located in central Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Designed by architect Jean Nouvel, [5] it gained recognition as one of Nicosia's notable landmarks due to its distinctive design and central location.[ original research? ] Standing at a height of 62 meters, Tower 25 ranks as the eleventh-tallest building in Cyprus.

Contents

The ground floor, the mezzanine areas, and the first six floors above them are occupied by offices belonging to Ernst & Young (EY). [4] The subsequent seven floors consist of apartments that offer panoramic views of the entire capital city.[ citation needed ] The penthouse, spanning the two top floors, [6] showcases a design inspired by traditional Cypriot architecture[ citation needed ] and features a swimming pool. [7]

A significant portion of the apartments, including the penthouse, had already been sold prior to the commencement of construction. The total cost of the building was approximately €25 million, and its construction was completed in early 2013. [8]

Architecture

Tower 25 by night from Stasinou avenue. Stasinou Avenue Tower 25 Jean Nouvel skyscraper night shot Nicosia Republic of Cyprus.jpg
Tower 25 by night from Stasinou avenue.

Each floor of the building has a full-length balcony. They vary in width and depth; each offers views of the city and its walls.

The other façades of the building exhibit a pattern of square voids that serve as both windows and openings for natural ventilation, catering to the hot climate of the city. [6] Particularly on the sun-facing southern façade, a series of balconies extend across the entire width of the building, effectively addressing the need for shade and facilitating a pleasant outdoor experience. [6]

Location

The building overlooks the Venetian fortifications of the city of Nicosa. Adjacent to the newly redesigned Eleftheria Square, envisioned by architect Zaha Hadid, [6] it benefits from its proximity to the city's major commercial thoroughfares, namely Makariou Avenue and Themistokli Dervi Avenue.[ citation needed ] The strategic positioning of the building is intended to stimulate further development along the ring avenue encircling the city walls.[ citation needed ]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Hill International
  2. ↑ "CTBUH Names 2016 Tall Building Award Recipients | CTBUH Awards".
  3. ↑ "Tower 25". CTBUH Skyscraper Center .
  4. 1 2 "Tower 25 - the most beautiful building in Cyprus". dom.com.cy. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  5. ↑ "Tower 25 - White Walls". Ateliers Jean Nouvel. Retrieved 2023-01-18.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Jean Nouvel's Cyprus tower has plants bursting through walls". Dezeen. 2016-03-14. Retrieved 2023-02-07.
  7. ↑ "Tower 25 by Keller | Manufacturer references". Architonic. Retrieved 2022-11-17.
  8. ↑ "Tower 25 - the most beautiful building in Cyprus". dom.com.cy. Retrieved 2022-11-17.

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