The Bowstring Tower

The Bowstring tower is a building design feat of material innovation and cross-disciplinary prowess. Inspired by the tensile strength found in bridge suspension cables used in structural engineering, the EDG team sought a new way to capitalize on their strength.

Applying structural engineering techniques, the tower introduces tension cords into high-rise vertical construction. Cables on all four vertices connect the topmost and bottommost concrete corners of the building.

By exploring new methods of designing and constructing large towers, EDG’s team extracted more space efficiency by maximizing floor areas, introducing a new design aesthetic, and innovating at the intersections of engineering and architecture. The proposed mixed-use residential, office, and commercial program stands as an icon in the skyline and a herald for architectural invention.