Brussels Competition Honors High-Rise with Extraordinary Interior Concept

Also associated with the competition is the 178-meter-high residential tower “One Pearl Bank” in Singapore. The range of projects therefore extends from residential buildings and office towers to a mixed-use building with a hotel and commercial space.

International selection of high-rises

The available information relates to the award decision and the jury’s rationale. Details about the winning high-rise, such as its precise location, height, architects, or materials used, are not included in the confirmed facts.

The award places the building’s interior character at the center of attention. Jury member Peter Cachola Schmal spoke of the “inneren Werten” that distinguish the project from others. A more detailed explanation of individual spatial elements is not possible based on the available information.

The term “innovation-driving high-rise” refers here to the persuasiveness of the concept rather than a technical measurement. The available facts cite neither a systematic testing method nor a ranking of all submitted buildings. The decision is based on the jury’s recognition.

Context of the award

A broad international selection is documented for the competition. The featured buildings are located in Brazil, China, Australia, and Singapore, while the award ceremony or event took place in Brussels, with the Deutsches Architekturmuseum in Frankfurt appearing in the context of the competition.

The jury thus highlighted an aspect that is often central to public discussions about high-rises: the experience inside the building. The celebrated design is therefore evaluated not only by height, function, or exterior silhouette, but also by the quality of its interior design.

The available information offers no insight into implementation, additional award recipients, or the project’s reaction. The decision, the emphasis on the project’s interior qualities, and the international comparison projects are firmly documented. The story therefore remains focused on a precise architectural jury award.