This tower is located in the large city of Jakarta, Indonesia. The 26 stories are made of squares that turn on themselves to acquire the cruciform shape. The alternating balconies and terraces pipeline let in natural light and provide good ventilation. Because of local building codes, concrete is not allowed to be exposed. To combat this, the entire building is covered in a white ceramic. Due to the typically hot and humid climate, all windows were built with sloping overhangs to protect from direct sunlight and create shade and breezes.
I really enjoyed learning about this building. I was fascinated by the codes that don’t allow concrete to be exposed in that area. Using ceramic to cover the building is a unique idea that seems to create a really beautiful effect.