Turning Torso
CountrySweden
Height190 m
Year2005
TypeSkyscraper
About Turning Torso
The tallest building in Scandinavia. 54 floors by Santiago Calatrava. The entire building twists 90 degrees from base to top. Inspired by a sculpture of a twisting human form. Contains apartments and offices.
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