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Late architect Zaha Hadid's first and final residential skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere continues to climb above Miami's Biscayne Boulevard, revealing its striking exoskeleton in the process. Now, an album of computer drawings takes us behind the scenes of the skyscraper's design evolution, showcasing how the landmark tower's rigid framework interacts with the luxurious interiors of the 83 residences it contains.
The sinuous edges of the 215-metre One Thousand Museum, developed by 1000 Biscayne Tower, take inspiration from the movement of Miami. The exoskeleton, which acts as the outer shell of permanent formwork, is made from nearly 5,000 pieces of glass fibre reinforced concrete imported from Dubai. It's not purely an aesthetic gesture either — the dynamic exterior lines support the floors, meaning that obtrusive interior columns are essentially eliminated. The result is an eye-catching, undulating building envelope, a trademark of Hadid, who was known in architecture circles as the "queen of the curve."
Half-floor, full-floor, duplex, and penthouse residences are going for a pretty penny, fetching anywhere from $5.8 million to $49 million. With each floor hosting only one or two units, residents benefit from huge living spaces and oversized terraces.
Expecting nothing less from a Zaha Hadid building, One Thousand Museum will come with a range of amenity spaces, including a double-height aquatic centre and a sky lounge. Over 30,000 square feet of recreation areas for swimming, sunning, socializing and fitness are planned here, with landscaped outdoor areas and a multimedia theatre on the menu.
Scheduled for completion in 2018, One Thousand Museum is already turning heads for its curvilinear design. Additional images and information can be found in the Database file linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion or share your photos? Check out the associated Forum thread or leave a comment in the field provided at the bottom of this page.
