The architecture world is talking about a new skyscraper rising near Saint Petersburg, considered an "engineering masterpiece." The "Lakhta Center" has attracted all attention with both its futuristic design and an unparalleled ecological cooling system.
According to Milli.Az, this giant tower costing approximately 1.7 billion pounds not only stands as the tallest building in Europe but also holds the status of being the northernmost skyscraper in the world. To ensure durability during the construction of the building, 20,000 cubic meters of concrete were poured nonstop over 49 hours, surpassing the record of the world's tallest building, the "Burj Khalifa."
The most distinctive feature of the building is that it rises twisting a full 90 degrees from its foundation to its peak. Experts state that this spiral shape is not just for visual beauty; it reduces the pressure exerted on the building by the freezing and violent winds of the Baltic Sea. Thanks to this aerodynamic structure, the 87-story building can withstand even the harshest storms without shaking.
Because it is located near the North Pole, the building has established an incredible recycling system to battle the intense cold. Special "ice catcher" frames have been installed to prevent ice accumulated at the top of the building from falling and causing danger.
The ice masses gathered here are not wasted. Through special technology, these ices are melted and transferred to the building's huge central ventilation system. This creates a natural cooling cycle, minimizing reliance on electricity to cool the building during the summer months.
The exterior glass surface of the building is covered with special solar cells. Thus, the building can supply itself with electricity.
Covered with 16,500 glass panels and resembling a huge crystal, this structure is considered a pinnacle of engineering and ecological innovation and serves as a model for the future of urban planning.
