Turning Torso - Malmö, Sweden
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HSB Turning Torso is the tallest skyscraper in Sweden and the Nordic countries.
Waymark Code: WMJ1E5
Location: Skåne, Sweden
Date Posted: 09/08/2013
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HSB Turning Torso is the tallest skyscraper in Sweden and the Nordic countries, situated in Malmö, Sweden on the Swedish side of the Öresund (The Sound) strait. The project was designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. The tower reaches a height of 190 metres (623 feet) with 54 storeys - 147 apartments, relax/lounge/spa/gym, wine cellar.
source: wikipedia
Building Name: Turning Torso
Structure Height: 623
Number of Stories: 54
Year Built: 2005
Architect/Design Firm: Santiago Calatrava
Style: Post-Modern
Use: Residential Building
Publicly accessible areas:
Private residential building - no acces
Hours:
Between 28th of june to 16th of july.
Tuesday and Saturday at one and three PM.
Wednesday and Thursday ar elevev AM, one and three PM.
Cost:
125:- child
195:- adult
Address:
Lilla Varvsgatan 14, 211 15
Malmö, Sweden
Building Website: [Web Link]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]
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