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Tornado Tower Features Energy Generating Facade

07/07/2009
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower Exterior
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower Base and Entry
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower Interior
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower Theater
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower Roof
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Vision Division Tornado Tower at Night
    The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/tornado-tower-features-energy-generating-facade-and-countless-pearls/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Vision Division Tornado Tower Exterior

The Tornado Tower is a spectacular modern and unique design that is characterized by a rotating facade, which generates power from high altitude winds. The exterior of the tower is outfitted with curved fins that harness the wind to generate clean energy to power the arts center and the surrounding city as well. Pairing function and aesthetic, the roof of the tower boasts an undulating sea of pearls that meld into clouds, from which unparalleled views of the city are possible....

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