Description by Wayne Lorentz S tarchitect Daniel Libeskind brings his talent to the heart of California with Aura. The 38-story condominium tower improves on the traditional glass block by turning it into a sculptural form. The usual flanks of regular balconies are interrupted in curves to create lost space lines that appear to be carved into the building's facade. Combined with an asymmetrical roof, a notched corner at the entrance, and a gentile slope on the opposite side, the building feels more round than trapezoidal, more organic than man-made, and encourages the viewer to reach out and touch it. The tactile sensation is reinforced by the balconies which go beyond merely providing a viewing platform. Instead, they add texture to a building that shows it's possible to take traditional elements and make them feel new again.
This building was commissioned by Craig Nassi of BCN Development.
Jose cruz
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007 @ 2:11am
Rating: Five stars. I think this building is nice and unique,but it should it bend taller than the other tower
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Jose cruz
Five stars.