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Torre Agbar
The cigar-like shape of Barcelona’s 38-storey Torre Agbar was inspired, according to its principal architect Jean Nouvel, both by the image of a geyser rising into the air and the profile of the nearby mountain of Montserrat.
Images courtesy of Rafael Vargas
Architect Jean Nouvel Location Barcelona - Spain Company involved Alucoil Website http://www.alucoil.com -
Steinbauer Performance Headquarters
The new home of STEINBAUER Performance reflects the company’s vision of itself as an innovative and independent organisation. STEINBAUER designs and manufactures electronic components and modules which increase the power and torque available to vehicles ranging from passenger cars to heavy-duty equipment. The company’s products are truly cutting-edge and applicable to vehicles from almost any manufacturer.
Architect Architekturbüro ARKADE ZT GmbH Location Wartberg (Austria) Company involved voestalpine, Domico Website www.voestalpine.com/colofer -
Heydar Aliyev Centre
When it opens its doors to the public later this year, the Heydar Aliyev Centre is expected to play an integral role in the intellectual life of Azerbaijan’s capital city Baku, and a pivotal one in a country eager to re-establish an independent cultural identity.
Architect Zaha Hadid Architects Location Baku - Azerbaijan Company involved ThyssenKrupp Steel Website http://www.thyssenkrupp-steel-europe.com