Absolute World Towers, Toronto

Authors:

Bas Lagendijk, Strategy Executive, MAD Architects, China, Anthony Pignetti, Vice President of Construction and Sergio Vacilotto, Director of Site Operations, Dominus Construction Group, Canada.

Absolute Towers is a striking example of a private/public approach to development in a city that was perhaps unaware of the extent an architectural design could impart conversation, energy, and vitality into the community. The towers definitively stand out on the skyline of Mississauga, bringing distinction to the little-known, but fast-growing, suburb of Toronto.

These towers have a sense of motion that brings a smile to the face. The torsional form of the towers evokes a natural, human feel to the buildings, and it is perhaps not surprising that the buildings have picked up the local nickname, Marilyn Monroe, with the curvaceous, sexy form an obvious association. Their effortless connection to the surrounding natural landscape creates a sense of unity while also putting forth an icon. To see such a dramatic form achieved with a simple, rational structural solution is refreshing.