Golden A' Design Award Winner 2025
mixed-use tower, contemporary architecture, biophilic design, exoskeletal structure, copper bronze steel, cerulean glass, verdant terraces, cascading greenery, high-rise development, urban density, structural expressionism, sustainable design, sky gardens, diagonal bracing, horizontal platforms, warm metallic tones, cool glass surfaces, golden hour lighting, atmospheric perspective, centralized composition, vertical emphasis, figure-ground contrast, reflective facades, deciduous trees, summer foliage, public space, pedestrian scale, canopy entrance, contemporary urbanism, aspirational rendering, photorealistic visualization, split-complementary harmony, high-key tonality, soft atmospheric edges, crisp structural definition, dynamic equilibrium, biomorphic integration, parametric influence, eco-tower typology, layered program, terraced massing, urban forest, aerial greenery, material contrast, technological optimism, environmental integration, vertical community, progressive urbanism
Urban Symbiosis is a mixed use supertall development above the 7 Train station in New York City, integrating condos, serviced apartments, and offices. Celebrating the great underground, the subway entrance is placed at the center, offering natural light and 24/7 public access. The design optimizes energy loads by combining office and residential programs, reducing grid pressure. Unlike traditional vertical stacking, a horizontal split forms two towers, creating shared public spaces with amenities like restaurants, co-working areas, and gyms for constant interaction.