The Marina Tower, designed by UK-based company Foster + Partners, is Greece's tallest skyscraper. The record-breaking building will be the centerpiece of the Agios Kosmas Marina development. The site is the former location of Athens' former international airport.
Boasting 200-meters in height, the Marina Tower will also be covered in greenery. This will set yet another national record, making it the first green high-rise building in Greece. The Marina will contain 200 apartments spread over 45 floors. The units will all be dual-aspect to ensure dwellers have unobstructed views of the coastline and natural light and ventilation. The building's external facade will be characterized by its slim silhouette, in addition to its plant-covered feature.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Green High-rise Buildings
- The trend towards incorporating greenery on high-rise buildings is disrupting the architecture and construction industries, as companies explore innovative ways to incorporate nature into their designs.
- Dual-aspect Apartments
- The trend towards dual-aspect apartments is disrupting the real estate industry, as developers seek to maximize views and natural light for their customers.
- Slim Silhouette Facades
- The trend towards slim silhouette facades on skyscrapers is disrupting the architecture industry, as companies look for ways to create visually stunning yet practical buildings.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Construction
- The architecture and construction industries have the opportunity to create disruptive innovations by experimenting with incorporating greenery into high-rise buildings and designing slim silhouette facades.
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry has the opportunity to create disruptive innovations by offering dual-aspect apartments that maximize views and natural light for their customers.
- Urban Planning
- Urban planners have the opportunity to create disruptive innovations by incorporating greenery into high-rise buildings and creating visually stunning yet practical buildings.
