A solar skyscraper wins Taiwan Tower competition

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A solar skyscraper wins Taiwan Tower competition

The City of Taichung recently sought proposals for an iconic new tower to serve as a landmark and a symbol of Taiwan´s spirit. The ultra-futuristic solar skyscraper by Romanian firm Dorin Stefan Birou Arhitectura+Craciun

Mihai Bogdan was crowned the winner of the Taiwan Tower Competition.

The 390-meter tower is designed to serve as an observation deck, office tower, museum, and urban park.

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