Know the iconic projects of Argentine architect César Pelli

Aria is the world's largest hotel to reach the qualification Leed Gold. The main energy saving feature of the building is its curtain wall, which uses a new generation of glass coatings that allow the Maximum natural light entrance while blocking internal heat gain. Water efficiency is also an important point in project sustainability, in which more than 117,000 cubic meters of water are saved throughout the tourist complex every year.

The crystal tower is the tallest building in Spain and a reference in sustainable architecture.

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Crystal tower | Spain, 2010

The highest tower in Spain, with 250 meters, is located in the Four Business Area towersnorth of the center of the city of Madrid, along the Paseo de la Castellana. Like a glass well, The tower has an angular and sculptural shapewhich makes the facades reflect the sky, giving life and movement to the structure. The upper level of this 50 -story office tower It contains a winter garden that, illuminated at night, is visible along the Paseo de la Castellana and throughout the north of Madrid.

Among the amenities of the building are A gym, meetings and two restaurants. As for energy saving, it was used A high -performance double ventilated double glass curtainwhich includes integrated blinds controlled by a central computer for adjust automatically according to the levels of natural lighting, the conditions and the use of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. In addition, the use of photovoltaic cells to heat the water, located on the building cover.

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Mitikah tower | Mexico, 2021

It will be the emblematic residential building of Motikah: Living Citya development of 11 hectares in the neighborhood of Coyoacán, which will be Pedestrian oriented to provide an exclusive and sophisticated experience for residents, visitors and the local community. The residential program of the tower is Designed for the satisfaction of the needs of the family and the community providing spaces such as projection halls, kindergarten, event rooms and several pools areas, covered soccer field, dance hall, spa and private terraces.

Two glass and steel facades They flow on the curves of the elliptical form of the tower, culminating on the top of the tower to reveal two “notches” oriented towards the north and south of the city; This subtle trait will further demonstrate the architectural expression and timeless quality of the Mutikah tower. Once finished, It will be the tallest building in Mexico City.