The two residential towers were inspired by the sails of a boat, curving in all three dimensions. The cladding of these towers was composed of a frosted glass that created a light, translucent envelope that evokes the imagery of sails. RMJM Prague emphasised the importance of access to private outdoor spaces so they ensured that all the apartments in the tower included private balconies. Along with private outdoor space, the rooftops of the towers held a common garden space for the residents, populated with lush greenery to tie in with the ground-level landscaping the team envisioned. >>>

Nowy Wełnowiec, a multifunctional and eco-friendly district will be built in the northern part of Katowice. The post-industrial area of 25 ha will be reclaimed, revitalized and restored to the city and its inhabitants. The new district will focus on people and climate—it will be an open place, planned in a sustainable way, in which car traffic will be removed from public space. Green areas will take up as much as 56% of the... >>>