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Alberni tower by Kengo Kuma

While Vancouver has perhaps historically been better known for its natural peaks than it has for its architectural summits, the city has been steadily building up its skyline over the past few years. Completed in June, one of its most impressive landmarks yet comes courtesy of Kengo Kuma and developer Westbank. The Japanese architect’s firm worked alongside local studio Merrick Architecture to design Alberni, a sculptural 43-storey high-rise in the downtown Coal Harbour district.

Alberni tower by Kengo Kuma
“The facade is precise, but subject to the whim of nature,” explains Kengo Kuma’s Balazs Bognar.

Portions of the building appear to have been scooped out, creating diagonally symmetrical concave sides. “The large, curved gestures effectively...

Kengo Kuma’s Alberni is the Latest Addition to the Vancouver Skyline

The Japanese architecture firm says the high-rise was carved by “two emphatic scoops”, the result is a bold curved design

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