Every Year I get the opportunity to post first hand info on The winner of the world's most renowned architecture prize for skyscrapers, the Emporis Skyscraper Award, is finally official. In the email was attached photos of each building, making it super easy for me.
About Emporis
Emporis is a global provider of building information. Emporis collects data on buildings of high public and economic value, connects them with involved companies and sets standards for this information.
In 2000 the Emporis website was founded as Skyscrapers.com, with a focus on collecting information on skyscrapers and high-rise buildings only. Since 2003 Emporis has branched out, widening its database by collecting building information on all construction types.
About the Award
The Emporis Skyscraper Award has been given since 2000. The jury is formed of architecture experts from all over the world, who judge nominated buildings according to aesthetic and functional design criteria. Previous winners include The Shard in London (2013), Absolute World Towers in Mississauga (2012) and New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street in New York City (2011).
When choosing the winners, height records hardly play any role. Hence, only three "supertalls" (skyscrapers with a height of at least 300m) made it to the Top Ten this year. Instead of following the principle of "Bigger, Higher, Faster", the jury put its emphasis on other qualities:
The Skyscraper of the Year: China wins Emporis Skyscraper Award for the first time
1. Wangjing SOHO in Beijing
The building complex Wangjing SOHO in Beijing was chosen by an international panel of experts from more than 300 skyscrapers of at least 100 meters' height and which were completed during the previous calendar year. The award, given by Emporis (www.emporis.com), the international provider of building data, is now into its fifteenth year.
Winner Wangjing SOHO, consisting of three unique skyscrapers with a height of 118 meter, 127 meter and 200 meter each, impressed the jury by its excellent energy efficiency and its distinctive design, which gives the complex a harmonious and organic momentum. The soft and fluid forms were designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, making Wangjing SOHO an architectural landmark of the metropolis Beijing.
Second-placed Bosco Verticale ("vertical forest"), however, stands out through its "green" architecture, which marks a milestone in the field of sustainable construction. The facade and balconies of the two towers designed by Boeri Studio are covered with more than 700 trees and 90 different species of plants, which help to reduce smog and attenuate noise, while simultaneously producing oxygen and controlling the temperature inside the 105 meter and 78 meter tall towers.
The expert jury voted Tour D2 in Courbevoie into third place. Its elegant shape is defined by an external diagrid structure that spans the 171 meter tall oval tower in full height: The extravagant diamond design gives the skyscraper its characteristic appearance and makes the facade sparkle in the sunlight. On the roof, the steel mesh merges together to form an imposing dome above what is called the "Cloud Garden", a 500m2 large green oasis in the heart of the business center.
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
● One World Trade Center has become the highest building in New York City by April 30,
2012
● The tower's footprint is equal to that of each of the original Twin Towers.
● The tower has extra strong fireproofing whilst the air supply system incorporates chemical
and biological filters; emergency stairs are extra-wide and pressurized.
5. The Leadenhall Building
● Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
● The open space at the base rises to seven stories and contains trees and retail
amenities.
● Each floor plate on the south side is stepped back by 0.75 meters from the one below,
resulting in the distinctive wedge shape when viewed from the east and west.
● Of its 29 lifts, 22 are exterior, fully scenic glass elevators.
6. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid
● Architect: Foster + Partners
● It is currently the tallest building in Abu Dhabi.
● The reflective, ventilated three-skin façade and the solar collectors on the top of the
building generate a high level of energy efficiency and sustainability.
● A swimming pool on the 89th floor, as well as the terraced garden and gym on the 90th
floor offer the ultimate bird’s-eye view of the city.
7. Soyak Kristalkule
● Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Has Mimarlik
● Top elevator speed is 7 meters per second.
● Due to the asymmetrical sloping surfaces the tower is shaped like a crystal.
● At street level the tower addresses a generous entry plaza on one side, while on the other
it is joined to an extensive stone-clad base containing dining, conference, and gathering
spaces above several levels of parking.
8. One57
● Architects: Atelier Christian de Portzamparc, Frank Williams & Partners
● The use of dark and light glass on the building’s exterior creates vertical stripes, while
also manipulating sunlight and maximizing views.
● Walls of glass provide unobstructed views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan.
● As of January 2015, it is home to the most expensive residence ever sold in New York
City.
9. Infinity
● More information: Infinity (Emporis)
● Architect: DBI Design
● It is currently the tallest residential building in Brisbane, Australia.
● The unique façade adopts effective architectural elements such as contrasting vertical
and horizontal strips.
10. KKR Tower
● Architect: GDP Architects
● The project includes sustainable strategies, like rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient
fittings.
● The building has 10-circular columns slanting in two directions, mirrored at two sides of
the tower, whose radius decreases upwards. Hence the tower curves inward towards
centre levels then outward towards roof.
● The green terrace on the roof is covered by a louvered canopy with 50% open glazing.
What do you think about the Emporis Award? Do you think it should be rated according to heights? I'd love to hear from you.
Credits: www.emporis.com
About Emporis
Emporis is a global provider of building information. Emporis collects data on buildings of high public and economic value, connects them with involved companies and sets standards for this information.
In 2000 the Emporis website was founded as Skyscrapers.com, with a focus on collecting information on skyscrapers and high-rise buildings only. Since 2003 Emporis has branched out, widening its database by collecting building information on all construction types.
About the Award
The Emporis Skyscraper Award has been given since 2000. The jury is formed of architecture experts from all over the world, who judge nominated buildings according to aesthetic and functional design criteria. Previous winners include The Shard in London (2013), Absolute World Towers in Mississauga (2012) and New York by Gehry at 8 Spruce Street in New York City (2011).
When choosing the winners, height records hardly play any role. Hence, only three "supertalls" (skyscrapers with a height of at least 300m) made it to the Top Ten this year. Instead of following the principle of "Bigger, Higher, Faster", the jury put its emphasis on other qualities:
"The results of recent years clearly show that criteria such as sustainability, efficiency and a clever design play a much more important role than reaching new superlatives", says Daniel Schuldt, Emporis’ managing director.For a quick review: Watch Video Below
The Skyscraper of the Year: China wins Emporis Skyscraper Award for the first time
1. Wangjing SOHO in Beijing
The building complex Wangjing SOHO in Beijing was chosen by an international panel of experts from more than 300 skyscrapers of at least 100 meters' height and which were completed during the previous calendar year. The award, given by Emporis (www.emporis.com), the international provider of building data, is now into its fifteenth year.
Winner Wangjing SOHO, consisting of three unique skyscrapers with a height of 118 meter, 127 meter and 200 meter each, impressed the jury by its excellent energy efficiency and its distinctive design, which gives the complex a harmonious and organic momentum. The soft and fluid forms were designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, making Wangjing SOHO an architectural landmark of the metropolis Beijing.
According to the developer the design of Wangjing SOHO was meant to evoke the image2. Bosco Verticale
of Koi (Japanese carp), a traditional Chinese symbol of wealth, luck, health and
happiness.
● The juxtaposition of the tower's fluid forms continuously changes when viewed from
different directions; appearing as individual buildings in some views, or as a connected
ensemble in others.
● The three underground parking floors include secure parking for 8,256 bicycles and
showers for cyclists.
Second-placed Bosco Verticale ("vertical forest"), however, stands out through its "green" architecture, which marks a milestone in the field of sustainable construction. The facade and balconies of the two towers designed by Boeri Studio are covered with more than 700 trees and 90 different species of plants, which help to reduce smog and attenuate noise, while simultaneously producing oxygen and controlling the temperature inside the 105 meter and 78 meter tall towers.
Architect: Boeri Studio
● Irrigation of the plants and trees will be produced to great extent through the filtering and3. Tour D2 in Courbevoie
reuse of the grey waters produced by the building.
● The Bosco Verticale aids in the creation of a microclimate and in filtering the dust
particles contained in the urban environment.
● Additionally Aeolian and photovoltaic energy systems will contribute, together with the
aforementioned microclimate to increase the degree of energetic self sufficiency of the
two towers.
The expert jury voted Tour D2 in Courbevoie into third place. Its elegant shape is defined by an external diagrid structure that spans the 171 meter tall oval tower in full height: The extravagant diamond design gives the skyscraper its characteristic appearance and makes the facade sparkle in the sunlight. On the roof, the steel mesh merges together to form an imposing dome above what is called the "Cloud Garden", a 500m2 large green oasis in the heart of the business center.
Architects: Agence d'Architecture Anthony Béchu, ATSP4. One World Trade Center
● The structure of the building is inspired by a fish trap.
● Thanks to the design and the choice of materials, it was possible to reduce material
consumption by 30 percent, in comparison to other towers the same size.
● It's the first skyscraper with an external steel structure in La Défense.
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
● One World Trade Center has become the highest building in New York City by April 30,
2012
● The tower's footprint is equal to that of each of the original Twin Towers.
● The tower has extra strong fireproofing whilst the air supply system incorporates chemical
and biological filters; emergency stairs are extra-wide and pressurized.
5. The Leadenhall Building
● Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
● The open space at the base rises to seven stories and contains trees and retail
amenities.
● Each floor plate on the south side is stepped back by 0.75 meters from the one below,
resulting in the distinctive wedge shape when viewed from the east and west.
● Of its 29 lifts, 22 are exterior, fully scenic glass elevators.
6. Burj Mohammed Bin Rashid
● Architect: Foster + Partners
● It is currently the tallest building in Abu Dhabi.
● The reflective, ventilated three-skin façade and the solar collectors on the top of the
building generate a high level of energy efficiency and sustainability.
● A swimming pool on the 89th floor, as well as the terraced garden and gym on the 90th
floor offer the ultimate bird’s-eye view of the city.
7. Soyak Kristalkule
● Architects: Pei Cobb Freed & Partners, Has Mimarlik
● Top elevator speed is 7 meters per second.
● Due to the asymmetrical sloping surfaces the tower is shaped like a crystal.
● At street level the tower addresses a generous entry plaza on one side, while on the other
it is joined to an extensive stone-clad base containing dining, conference, and gathering
spaces above several levels of parking.
8. One57
● Architects: Atelier Christian de Portzamparc, Frank Williams & Partners
● The use of dark and light glass on the building’s exterior creates vertical stripes, while
also manipulating sunlight and maximizing views.
● Walls of glass provide unobstructed views of Central Park and Midtown Manhattan.
● As of January 2015, it is home to the most expensive residence ever sold in New York
City.
9. Infinity
● More information: Infinity (Emporis)
● Architect: DBI Design
● It is currently the tallest residential building in Brisbane, Australia.
● The unique façade adopts effective architectural elements such as contrasting vertical
and horizontal strips.
10. KKR Tower
● Architect: GDP Architects
● The project includes sustainable strategies, like rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient
fittings.
● The building has 10-circular columns slanting in two directions, mirrored at two sides of
the tower, whose radius decreases upwards. Hence the tower curves inward towards
centre levels then outward towards roof.
● The green terrace on the roof is covered by a louvered canopy with 50% open glazing.
What do you think about the Emporis Award? Do you think it should be rated according to heights? I'd love to hear from you.
Credits: www.emporis.com
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