Turning Torso
Skåne län
Turning Torso is a striking neo-futurist residential skyscraper located in Malmö, Sweden. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and opened in 2005, it stands 190 meters tall with 54 stories housing 147 apartments and office spaces. The building's design is inspired by Calatrava's twisting white marble sculpture, representing a human torso in motion, which is reflected in the building's unique form that twists 90 degrees from base to top. Constructed in nine segments of five-story pentagons, each floor rotates around a central core supported by an exterior steel framework. Turning Torso has become a defining symbol of Malmö's skyline, replacing the former landmark Kockums Crane and representing the city's modern architectural ambitions. The building won the 2005 Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award and the 10 Year Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in 2015. It features office spaces in the lower segments, residential apartments above, and public amenities including an observation deck on the 49th floor and conference facilities on the top floors. Its innovative design and engineering have been featured in international media, highlighting its status as the world's second twisted skyscraper.
ヒント: Visitors should consider visiting during spring to autumn for the best weather and city views. Booking in advance is recommended for access to the public observation deck and special events on the upper floors. While apartments are rental units, the building also offers office and conference spaces available for reservation. Public access to the top conference floors is limited and requires pre-booking on scheduled days. Check the official website or contact the management for the latest visitor information and available discounts.
興味深い事実
- •Turning Torso was the tallest building in the Nordic region until 2022.
- •It is the world's second twisted skyscraper after Telekom Tower in Malaysia.
- •The building twists a full 90 degrees from base to top.
- •It won the prestigious 2005 Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award and the 2015 10 Year Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.
- •Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner parachuted onto and jumped off the building in 2006.
歴史
The idea for Turning Torso originated in 1999 when HSB Malmö's managing director was inspired by Santiago Calatrava's twisting sculpture.
Construction began in 2001 and the building officially opened in August 2005.
It was built to replace the iconic Kockums Crane as Malmö’s new skyline symbol.
Initially planned as condominiums, apartments were converted to rentals due to low sales interest.
Turning Torso held the title of tallest building in the Nordic countries until 2022.
The construction process was documented by Discovery Channel's Extreme Engineering series, emphasizing the building's complexity and innovation.
場所ガイド
Observation Deck (Floor 49)2005
The public observation deck offers panoramic views of Malmö and the Öresund Strait, providing a unique vantage point to appreciate the building's surroundings and architectural form.
Residential Apartments (Floors 15-52)2005
These floors contain 147 rental apartments arranged in twisting pentagonal segments, each floor rotating around the building’s vertical core, combining innovative design with functional living spaces.
Office Spaces (Floors 1-10)2005
The two bottom segments serve as office areas, supporting the building's mixed-use function and contributing to the lively urban environment of Västra Hamnen district.
Conference Floors (Floors 53-54)2005
These top floors are dedicated to conference and meeting facilities managed by Sky High Meetings, offering exclusive event spaces with spectacular views, accessible to the public only on scheduled days with advance booking.
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