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[HELIXTOWER]> …A POLYHEDRAL PIECE ASCENDS AS A POLYGONAL FACETED HELIX THAT STANDS OUT OF THE CONTEXT AS A DISTINCTIVE LANDMARK. HELIXTOWER IS A MIXED USE GREEN DEVELOPMENT AT THE BORDER OF ECO PARK LOS COLOMOS. THUS THE BACK OF THE SITE IS LANDSCAPED AS PART OF THE RESERVE. THE BUILDING IS A STEEL FRAME STRUCTURE ENCLOSED BY MODULAR GLASS AND TITANIUM PANELS THAT HOLD PHOTOVOLTAIC DEVICES. LOWER LEVELS CONTAIN EXCLUSIVE BOUTIQUE SHOPS. NEXT FLOORS ARE EQUIPPED AS A BUSINESS CENTER AND OFFICE SUITES. THE FOLLOWING LEVELS CONTAIN AN EXECUTIVE HOTEL. THE UPPER LEVELS ARE DESIGNED AS A SPA-CLINIQUE AND A FITNESS CENTER WHILE TOP FLOORS ARE USED FOR RESTAURANTS & BARS. THE HIGHEST POINT IS THE HELIPORT. |
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