DESIGNING A BUILDING VIA “SOLAR CARVING.”

Developed in-house, the technique uses incident angles of the sun’s rays to inform building design. In addition to sunlight, the architects also considered other environmental elements in the process, ensuring the park would retain ample fresh air and its signature river views. And on top of all its eco-sustainability, the Solar Carve Tower is hardly an eye sore. Upon completion–anticipated for 2015–the building’s nontraditional style is more than likely to turn a few heads. Especially considering it’s one of the city’s best-lit addresses.

That’s cool.