Tower X X

Since this is a multifunctional intervention for mixed use, we found it interesting to propose the idea of ​​a free-plan tower that could easily adapt to any type of function (residential, hotel, offices, etc.). The choice of the tower typology is interesting to mark an important vertical “landmark” that becomes the symbol of the entire intervention on an urban scale. The city of Pordenone already has the existence of various 14-15 storey high buildings in a semi-central position, so it does not appear anomalous, compared to the urban context, to propose a mixed tower even in this more peripheral intervention area. North of the city begin the mountain slopes of the Dolomites and the Carnic Alps. To the north of the intervention area, for example, the Cimone Palantina at an altitude of 2190 m and the Cima Lastè at an altitude of 2770 m of the Presanella Group in the province of Pordenone are visible. The choice of a tall vertical building allows the creation of residences on the upper floors that have a panoramic view towards the high mountains to the north.

The project plans to concentrate all the required functions in a single 21-storey tower building for a total height of 79.45 meters. To rise in height and characterize the intervention, we have provided two high-altitude gardens, one on the 5th floor and one on the 15th floor which divide the tower into three superimposed volumes that host different functions.

The first block extends from the first to the fourth floor and houses the wellness, fitness and office functions. Being the low body of the tower, we preferred to dedicate it to the functions that less can enjoy the view of the landscape in height.

The second block houses 9 floors of hotel function from the sixth to the fourteenth floor. The fifth-floor garden will be at the service of the hotel for relaxation areas and outdoor breakfast with panoramic views.

The third block contains the residential functions from the sixteenth to the twentieth floors. The garden on the fifteenth floor is intended as a common condominium garden in the residential part for children to relax and play.

The top floor is dedicated to the tower systems as well as a part for the double-height living rooms of the duplexes on the top floor. Other plant rooms are located in the first basement floor with parking lots and above the commercial spaces.

Most skyscrapers can be adapted to accommodate any type of function on the various floors of the building. This is one of the main reasons for this typological choice. For the best efficiency of use of space and flexibility, they are often composed of a compact square shape with a central core and structures in the external facades. This makes it possible to have no intermediate pillars and to be able to accommodate any function, having no structural constraints in between or particular plant constraints.

There are three types of very projecting balconies that alternate in the vertical development to create a dynamic upward development of the architectural forms.