Hotel. Alger. ALGERIA. Project 2017-
This hotel use tower is projected in the city of Algiers, based on a geometry of ribbons, stacked on eachother. These ‘ribbons’ are grouped by zones and move together at various points on the tower’s shaft in order to generate tension in the final volume .
At the same time the ‘strips’ are being recessed inwards, allowing the appearance of vegetation or opening the exterior views.
The plinth joins the restaurant and a small convention center areas. The building has 320 rooms, and various service areas.
36°44’24.0″N 3°03’35.3″E