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The tent-like superstructure would rise to 450 m, and form a breathable "second skin" and thermal buffer for the main building, shielding the interior spaces from Moscow’s weather. This section skin will be sealed in winter to minimize heat loss, and opened in the summer to naturally cool the
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It is stated to have a multitude of cultural, exhibition, performance, hotel, apartment, retail and office space, as well as an international school for 500 students. The building would be powered by built-in
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that is planned to have around 2,500,000 square meters (27,000,000 square ft) of floor space and a height of 450 meters (1,476 ft) designed by
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interior. The building would be integrated into a new park, which would provide a range of activities throughout the year, with
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Moscow
Russia
Norman Foster
‹See Tfd›
Russian
romanized
Moscow
Russia
Norman Foster
largest structure
Foster and Partners
cross country skiing
ice skating
solar panels
wind turbines
global economic crisis
Hyperboloid structure
List of hyperboloid structures
Arcology
"Foster + Partners creates the world's largest inhabited building"
the original
"World's Biggest Building Coming to Moscow: Crystal Island"
"Mixed Use Destination In Moscow"
"Downturn Dooms Showcase Skyscrapers"
Crystal Island at Foster and Partners
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Proposed supertall and megatall

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