Qapital by Kengo Kuma uses a porous facade with planted balconies
Amy Duong — April 15, 2026 — Art & Design
References: dezeen
The Qapital by Kengo Kuma is a 32-storey mixed-use tower planned for Quito, Ecuador, developed with Uribe Schwarzkopf. The building includes three ground-floor commercial units and 509 studio residences ranging from 21 to 36.15 square metres. Its textured facade draws from the geology of the Andes, with carved openings forming recessed balconies across each level. These niches are filled with greenery, creating a porous exterior that references how vegetation grows within natural rock formations.
The tower will reach 125.8 metres and is located opposite La Carolina Park in Quito’s central business district. A rooftop terrace includes an outdoor pool finished with a Fornasetti mosaic produced by Bisazza. Amenities include a gym, cinema, gamer room, pet spa, sauna, steam bath, massage room, business centre, and sky terrace. More than 93 percent of units were sold prior to construction, with completion scheduled for 2029.
Image Credit: Kengo Kuma
The tower will reach 125.8 metres and is located opposite La Carolina Park in Quito’s central business district. A rooftop terrace includes an outdoor pool finished with a Fornasetti mosaic produced by Bisazza. Amenities include a gym, cinema, gamer room, pet spa, sauna, steam bath, massage room, business centre, and sky terrace. More than 93 percent of units were sold prior to construction, with completion scheduled for 2029.
Image Credit: Kengo Kuma
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