Turning Torso
Turning Torso is a neo-futurist residential skyscraper built in Malmö, Sweden, in 2005. It was the tallest building in the Nordic region until September 2022, when it was surpassed by Karlatornet in Gothenburg. Located on the Swedish side of the Öresund strait, it was built and is owned by Swedish cooperative housing association HSB. It is regarded as the second twisted skyscraper in the world to receive the title after Telekom Tower in Malaysia.
| Turning Torso | |
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Turning Torso, the second-tallest building in the Nordic region. | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Commercial office Rental apartments |
| Architectural style | Neo-futurism |
| Location | Lilla Varvsgatan 14, 211 15 Malmö, Sweden |
| Coordinates | 55°36′48″N 12°58′35″E |
| Construction started | 14 February 2001 |
| Completed | 27 August 2005 |
| Opened | 1 November 2005 |
| Inaugurated | 27 August 2005 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 191 m (627 ft) |
| Top floor | 178.79 m (586.58 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 54 |
| Floor area | 27,500 m2 (296,008 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | 5 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Santiago Calatrava |
| Main contractor | NCC |
| Website | |
| www | |
| References | |
It was designed by Spanish architect, structural engineer, sculptor and painter Santiago Calatrava and officially opened on 27 August 2005. It reaches a height of 190 m (620 ft) with 54 stories and 147 apartments. Turning Torso won the 2005 Gold Emporis Skyscraper Award; and in 2015, the 10 Year Award from the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.