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Beautiful pair of towers in the Isola-Garibaldi district, award-winning in architectural competitions : awarded in 2014 at the international Highrise Awards but above all awarded as the most beautiful skyscraper in the world in 2015. Architect: Stefano Boeri Residential use ( stratospheric prices) High 110 and 76 meters 26 and 18 floors. The idea of making these green skyscrapers came to Boeri by visiting the new Arab cities full of skyscrapers but reflecting sun and heat..... with this system we have zero refraction.…
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Date of experience: April 2020
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From far, we could see this apartment building. Those large, staggered and overhanging balconies are designed to accommodate large external tubs for vegetation and to allow the growth of trees without hindrance. So this apartment building serves as home to humans and birds. If we were to look at it in spring, the sight would be even more magnificent.…
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Date of experience: February 2020
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Actually, we were not waiting for a wonderful view as the month was January. But our luck was with us and without any cloud, any bad weather conditions we were able to see the towers beautifully in winter weather. You will see the idea of making vertical forests into the buildings in every corner of Milano yet they use this technology successfully. The Vertical Forest is an anti-sprawl method which helps to control and reduce urban expansion To reach Bosco Verticale you need to take the green metro line and get out in Gioia stop. For a bonus detail, you will see a big area so close to Bosco Verticale with a full-time well-kept park with nice parks for kids and for even grown.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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This is not a unique idea, but it is a unique as the whole high rise is covered in foliage from bottom to top. Looks good even in winter.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Incredible architecture incorporating modern green space covering the exterior of the towers. Every season brings a new palette of color and dimension.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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