Fuelled in part by population growth and the significant migration of people to the world’s major cities, there is a growing global trend to construct tall buildings. Also, A new generation of landmark mega-towers and super-slender buildings is rising across the globe. Each project is bespoke and the challenges associated with great height, such as mitigating the effects of wind turbulence on very high structures, are considerable.
This demand poses many challenges, foremost of which is the need to deliver maximum return from diminishing natural resources while creating integrated “smart” urban environments that limit pressure on infrastructure.
Through our innovative design approach, we ensure that the form and function of our mega-towers are perfectly adapted to the different needs of the people who use them. Clients benefit from our breadth of expertise, which covers the commercial office and hospitality sectors along with numerous mixed-use structures. Our success in designing complex and iconic tall buildings has fostered a desire to challenge engineering convention through a cohesive multidisciplinary approach.
Our designs for tall, slim towers help developers make the most of limited real estate in urban areas and capitalize on small and constricted sites to create highly desirable residences with magnificent views and high market values. With an understanding of logistical concerns from the perspectives of all stakeholders, our expert team knows how to provide quality buildings that are straightforward to construct, highly sustainable and economically viable in the long term.
Creating icons
Tall and supertall buildings are the landmarks of our age. Orbit understands how to elevate a design beyond the ordinary to produce unique and geometrically complex structures.
De-risking investment
Tall buildings present a complex risk portfolio that requires a mix of specialist services. Limiting exposure to risk is not only an integral part of our design process but also critical in delivering safe and secure buildings that provide whole-life value.
Sustainable legacies
Our engineers combine technical knowledge with a thorough grasp of regulatory requirements and new technologies to create inspirational tall buildings with sustainability at their core. The key to achieving sustainable structures is adopting a “lean, mean, green” methodology that aligns environmental principles with design and planning from the outset. The result is high-performance design and operational efficiency at a low overall cost.
Elevated placemaking
As tall buildings become increasingly prevalent in today’s urban environment, a major challenge is ensuring that they remain connected to city life. If well designed and appropriately located, tall buildings can enhance their surroundings and increase a city’s economic viability. This requires the diverse set of skills and creative approach that our team brings to every project.