Crystal Tower

Triangulations. Mineral. Structure. Strength.Stability. Crystal The Lujerului passageway area is a fragmented part of Bucharest, with a chaotic development. Here, high-rise communist curtain blocks made way for scattered car shops and, more recently, underused retail space. However, the close proximity of the ring road to the West and a functional, unused railway system, which crosses the city, creates an immense potential.

Thus, my proposal would take the irregular, fragmented form of its context and “purify” it as it grows in height, symbolizing the renewal of space and offering closure to a destructured area. Moreover, by creating a light rail terminus station using the existing railway lines, the new building would be fully connected with the entire city. The project aims towards a different way of perceiving an office building, in which the dynamics of the inner space meet the harmony of the facades. Inspired by the elegance, force, and proportions of crystals, this office building brings together both pure, aesthetical facets and enduring mineral structures. At ground level, the numerous observation points and various exterior spaces ensure the coherence of the ensemble, while also offering a vivid pulse to the entire area. Permanent employees and occasional passers-by are drawn to spend quality time in a generous alternative space.

The building hosts offices and conference roomsin the vertical accent, while the horizontal volume can shelter multiple public functions desired to encourage mobility, attractivity, and accessibility in the area: commercial spaces, fairs, exhibitions, seasonal markets, cultural events or even sports venues. Therefore, Crystal Tower is a different kind of office building, one that can bring life to the Lujerului outskirts.