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THE SIERPINSKI-MENGER TOWER

Project Typology

Public

Location

Moscow, Russia

Date

2018

Status

Concept

Area

N/A

Credits

The Sierpinski-Menger Tower uses mathematical patterns to create striking architecture. This concept design combines fractal geometry with practical urban functions. The result is a memorable landmark that stands out in modern cities.

Mathematical Design

The tower is based on the work of famous mathematicians like Mandelbrot and Barnsley. They discovered that chaos creates natural order through repeating patterns. The building translates these mathematical ideas into physical architecture.

Fractal patterns like Sierpinski squares and Menger sponges shape the tower's appearance. These geometric forms repeat at different sizes throughout the building. This creates visual unity while making each floor unique.

Building Layout

The tower sits on a square base that reflects mathematical principles. A central core holds all elevators, stairs, and utilities. This efficient design provides clear navigation and flexible spaces for different uses.

The fractal facade makes the building instantly recognizable. Unlike typical glass towers, this design has personality and character. It combines digital design trends with sustainable building practices.

Mixed-Use Spaces

A restaurant complex at 36 meters offers stunning city views. Large outdoor terraces provide perfect spaces for dining and events. This level becomes a social hub within the vertical structure.

At 230 meters, visitors find a lounge bar and observation deck. The tower club provides premium amenities with panoramic views. These elevated spaces offer unique perspectives of the urban landscape below.

Colors and Identity

The building features blue-green tones like petroleum and turquoise. Bright yellow and orange accents add energy and visual interest. These colors help people navigate while enhancing the mathematical patterns.

The color scheme creates a distinctive identity in the city skyline. During the day, the facade shows subtle pattern variations. At night, strategic lighting makes the fractal geometry even more dramatic.

Images

The first image shows the tower's main exterior with distinctive pixelated patterns in blue and green tones.

The second image presents a daytime view showing how the building fits into the surrounding urban context.

The third image captures the tower at night, with lighting that highlights the mathematical patterns dramatically.

The fourth image is an architectural section drawing showing the tower's full 283-meter height and internal organization.

A perspective view of the tower
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