‘Shipwreck’ tower could be the tallest in the Czech Republic
by sadia_badhon | October 2, 2019 2:44 pm
[1]Image courtesy Trigema
Plans are revealed for the ‘shipwreck’ skyscraper, which could be the tallest building in Prague, Czech Republic. Called Top Tower, the building is 135 m (443 ft) tall.
The tower looks as though a massive metal tanker ship has slammed into its façade. The ship will be covered in greenery, and is meant to conjure a post-apocalyptic scene while drawing attention to environmental issues, reports Expats.cz[2].
The project was designed by sculptor David Černý and architect Tomáš Císař from Black n´ Arch[3].
The building will be used for rental housing with offices, and premises for a multifunctional cultural centre connected to a publicly accessible roof garden on the lower floors. On the ground and second floors, there will be shops with parking spaces underground.
The building will offer a public lookout at the highest point of the tower that visitors could reach via a ski lift.
The skyscraper seeks to achieve the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification.
Construction is expected to begin in 2021.
- [Image]: https://www.constructionspecifier.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Opener.jpg
- Expats.cz: http://Expats.cz
- Black n´ Arch: https://www.blacknarch.cz/
Source URL: https://www.constructioncanada.net/shipwreck-tower-could-be-the-tallest-in-the-czech-republic/