Walter Towers

EFFICIENT SLAB — The site allowed for a square 80 m wide and 20 m deep slab.

ROTATE SLAB — The split slab was rotated to refit the site, at the same time optimizing the orientation of the apartment programs towards east and west, for better views and sunlight.

OPEN SLAB — To open the site to the adjacent subway, BIG twisted the slab open, leaving a slit for a bridge to pass through from station to street. The two halves were 800 m2 each, perfect for offices.

W TOWERS — As a final manipulation, the slab was cut open with two incisions to create a perfect 400 m2 floorplan for corner apartments in the upper part of the building.