Mercury City Tower, Modern skyscraper in Moscow International Business Center, Russia
Mercury City Tower is a 338.8-metre skyscraper on plot 14 of the Moscow International Business Center. Its tapering form is clad in copper-orange and dark brown glass panels with thin white vertical ribs, a white fin on the right edge and a wedge-shaped white section on the lower left. The building rises 75 above-ground floors above five parking levels.
The tower was designed by Frank Williams and Mikhail Posokhin with construction starting in 2006. The project faced delays due to economic downturns but was completed in 2013.
The tower is part of the business district and shows how Moscow has transformed over the years. You see daily life here with people going to work and using the modern shops in the lower floors.
The building is easily accessible by public transport and sits in the center of the business district. Visitors will find numerous shops and facilities without needing to travel far.
The facade has two million LEDs spread across two floors, among the largest such installations in Europe. This light display creates a striking appearance when viewed at night.
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