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This 15-Story Russian Skyscraper Follows the Molecular Structure of Copper

From designing inflatable structures on Mars together with the European Space Agency to constructing glass skyscrapers in Russia, Foster and Partners is giving us some of the best modern and sustainable approaches.
The Russian Copper Company's headquarters 1 photo
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Known for his work on the London Wembley Stadium, the Hearst Tower, or the Reichstag glass dome, the British architect Norman Foster has now completed the construction of the Russian Copper Company's (RCC) headquarters.

In 2018, Foster and Partners also released a video that presented its vision for Elon Musk's Hyperloop. What's interesting to know is that Foster and Partners also collaborated last year with Boston Dynamics, exploring the use of their robot dog Spot for the construction of the Battersea Roof Gardens in London.

The construction of the newly-opened RCC was appointed back in 2012 and it was finally completed earlier this year. Located in Yekaterinburg, the building is 88 m (289 feet) tall and stretches across an area of 18,450 square meters (198,594 square feet).

We're talking about a skyscraper here, so if the size alone is not impressive, the triangular facades will for sure catch your attention. Interestingly enough, the triangular features were influenced by the crystal lattice of copper. The building incorporates the RCC's new logo which was also inspired by the architecture. The 15-story building's modular units serve as a distinctive emblem for the organization in Yekaterinburg.

Each two-story module is made up of two offices stacked one on top of the other, which is visible from the outside thanks to the double-story cladding module. The modules are arranged in rows on either side of a central corridor with lounge seating that overlooks the city via the glazed lift shaft.

The balance between the solid and glazed areas is made this way in response to the oscillating temperatures in winter and summer. The bottom of each module is completely made of glass and lets in a lot of light during the cold season when the temperature is below 30 °C (-22 °F). The upper part is covered with metal panels that block direct sunlight in summer, thus keeping the inside cool.

Among amenities, we can find a gym, a sauna, conference rooms, and a dining area.

By 2021, the company aims to complete the Mobility Pavilion in Dubai, the Samba Headquarters in Saudi Arabia, 425 Park Avenue in New York, and the DJI Headquarters in China.
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About the author: Florina Spînu
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Florina taught herself how to drive in a Daewoo Tico (a rebadged Suzuki Alto kei car) but her first "real car" was a VW Golf. When she’s not writing about cars, drones or aircraft, Florina likes to read anything related to space exploration and take pictures in the middle of nature.
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