It’s definitely a contender for the world’s most unusual building.
‘One River North’ tower is currently under construction in the River North Art District of Denver, Colorado – and renderings show how it will feature a huge crack cutting through its facade once complete.
The breathtakingly bold structure was dreamt up by Chinese design firm Mad Architects, which describes the crack running through 10 of its storeys as a ‘landscaped rift’.
‘One River North’ tower will feature an inbuilt nature trail and a huge crack through its centre once it’s completed
The spectacular tower is currently under construction in Denver’s River North Art District (Rino)
Photos show flowers and trees that have been planted in alcoves within this impressive fissure. It covers over 13,000 square feet (1,208m) of green space and features, as well landscaping and water features.
According to Archpaper, there is a nature trail running up through four storeys of the building ‘recalling the experience of ascending from the foothills to the alpine plateau’.
At the top of the tower, visitors can take in views of the Rocky Mountains, or avail of the roof terrace’s facilities – such as the garden, spa, pool and sun loungers.
Chinese design firm Mad Architects designed the building, which features over 13,000 sq ft- (1,208m sq) worth of green space, water features and landscaping
Mad Architects describes the crack that slices through 10 storeys of the building as a ‘landscaped rift’
There will be 187 residential units available for lease, and the lower floors of the tower will house shops and other businesses. After completion, approximately 8,000 square feet (743 sq. m) will be made available for commercial use.
The architects were inspired by nature and Denver’s surrounding areas when designing this unusual structure.
Speaking about the design, Ma Yansong, founder of Mad Architects, told My Modern Met: ‘If we regard modern cities as man-made landscapes on the earth, we need to design canyons, woods, creeks, and waterfalls, transforming concrete forests into second nature.’
The architects took inspiration from nature in designing the unusual structure, which will comprise 187 for-lease residential units
‘One River North’ broke ground earlier this year and is slated for completion in late 2023
‘One River North’ broke ground earlier this year and is slated for completion in late 2023.
A power plant that has a ski slope as its roof can also be a contender to win weird and beautiful buildings. It is located in Copenhagen.
New York City plans include an upside-down skyscraper. Concept designs for a U-shaped tower were also released previously.