Supertall skyscraper comes with a cool terracotta twist

In a world dominated by glass rectangular towers, the recently completed Wasl Tower takes a different approach to skyscraper design. The supertall features a twisting form wrapped in thousands of sculpted terracotta fins that help shade and cool the building in Dubai's scorching heat.

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Category: Architecture, Engineering

Tags: Building and Construction, Skyscrapers, Dubai, Office