Calm Above the City
A Skyrise Reimagined in Prefab
This 37-story commercial tower was conceived to prove a point: scale is no limitation. With angled walls, shifting heights, and varied panel depths, the design showcases how Dextall’s prefab systems can shape even the most ambitious and complex high-rise forms—without compromising speed, accuracy, or architectural intent.
Where many skyscrapers impose themselves on the skyline, this one was crafted to do the opposite: introduce calmness, softness, and visual balance amid a dense urban fabric.
Building type:
Office, Residential, Commercial
Building size:
Large > 20
Design feature:
Varying cladding depth
The tower experiments with cladding as an emotional driver rather than a mere exterior finish. Its three façade variations demonstrate how color alone can shift perception—turning one building into three radically different experiences.
The first two versions lean toward soft grey concrete tones, reflecting serenity and continuity with surrounding stone and concrete towers. These compositions are understated, timeless, and meant to blend seamlessly into the vertical landscape.
The first two versions lean toward soft grey concrete tones, reflecting serenity and continuity with surrounding stone and concrete towers. These compositions are understated, timeless, and meant to blend seamlessly into the vertical landscape.
The third variation breaks from convention, embracing bold white and red tones—a trend seen across major New York developments in 2024. It reframes the same form as a statement piece, transforming the building into an unmistakable landmark.
Bold architecture starts with color
Color variants
Brown Grey – RAL 7013 / 7006
Earthy and stable—ideal for a corporate environment seeking a grounded presence. The tones echo classic concrete textures while introducing subtle warmth.
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Light Grey – RAL 5011 / 5014 / 9016 / 9023
A modern, calming palette that merges with the skyline. With layered greys, the façade becomes a quiet backdrop, allowing the building’s geometry—not its color—to speak.
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White Red – RAL 3003 / 9010
Confident, contemporary, and instantly recognizable. This option injects energy into the tower, transforming it from neutral participant to architectural protagonist.
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This project proves that height, complexity, and expressive form are no obstacle for Dextall—only opportunities. With prefab, a single design can evolve into multiple identities, each ready for a different skyline and story.
