Avaz Twist Tower
| Avaz Twist Tower | |
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| General information | |
| Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Coordinates | 43°51′38″N 18°24′09″E / 43.86056°N 18.40250°E |
| Construction started | 2006 |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 176 m (577 ft) |
| Top floor | 150 m (490 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 40 (5 basement floors) |
| Lifts/elevators | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Faruk Kapidžić |
The Avaz Twist Tower is a 176 m tall skyscraper in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is the headquarters for Dnevni avaz, a Bosnian newspaper company.[1] The tower is located in the Marijin Dvor city neighborhood, Sarajevo's central municipality.[2] Construction began in 2006 and was finished two years later in 2008. The tower is notable for its twisted facade. The German company Schüco chose it among the 10 most beautiful buildings in the world.[2]
References
- ^ Avaz Twist Tower www.avaztwisttower.ba Retrieved on 22 June 2012.
- ^ a b "Bosnian Tower Round The Twist" by Skyscrapernews.com Retrieved on 22 June 2012.
External links
- Official Page of the Tower
- Dnevni Avaz's Portal
- Avaz Twist Tower at Sarajevo-construction
- Avaz Twist Tower at skyscrapernews.com
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