Absolute World facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Absolute World |
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| Alternative names | The Marilyn Monroe Towers |
| General information | |
| Type | Residential condominiums |
| Location | 50–60 Absolute Avenue Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 43°35′42″N 79°38′02″W / 43.595°N 79.634°W |
| Completed | 2007–2012 |
| Owner | Fernbrook Homes Cityzen Development Group |
| Height | |
| Roof | Tower 1: 179.5 m (589 ft) Tower 2: 161.2 m (529 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Tower 1: 56 floors Tower 2: 50 floors |
| Floor area | Recreation Centre: 2,800 m2 (30,000 sq ft) |
| Lifts/elevators | Tower 1: 6 Tower 2: 6 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Burka Architects MAD Studio |
| Developer | Fernbrook Homes Cityzen Development Group |
| Structural engineer | Sigmund Soudack & Associates |
| Main contractor | Dominus Construction Group |
Absolute World is a group of two tall residential buildings. They are located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. These unique towers are part of a larger set of five buildings called the Absolute City Centre. They were built by Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen Development Group. The two main towers, Absolute World 4 and 5, have 50 and 56 floors.
About the Absolute World Towers
In 2004, a worldwide contest was held. The goal was to choose the best architect for the fourth tower of Absolute World. Yansong Ma, who started the MAD office in Beijing, China, won the competition.
Sales for the towers began in May 2007. Construction started later that year. The buildings were finished between 2007 and 2012. Soon after the design was announced, the taller building got a special nickname. People started calling it the "Marilyn Monroe" tower. This was because its curvy, hourglass shape reminded them of the famous actress Marilyn Monroe.
A company from Toronto, Burka Varacalli Architects, worked with MAD as their local partner. In 2012, a group of architects and engineers called the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat said the towers were among the world's best new skyscrapers. The buildings also won the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2012.
How the Towers Were Designed
The bigger of the two towers has a very unique design. It twists 209 degrees from its bottom to its top. This makes it look a lot like the Turning Torso building in Malmö, Sweden.
A company from Toronto, Sigmund Soudack & Associates Inc, designed the structure of the towers. The buildings also have six levels of parking underground.
Images for kids
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May 2010
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June 2009
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September 2006
See also
In Spanish: Absolute World para niños
