Nathan Eddy

Wasl Tower brings design restraint to a city full of showstopping supertalls and bombastic high-rises.

Catering to tourists and to developers’ demands, towers around the world are increasingly resembling theme parks, writes Nathan Eddy.

The mid-century high-rise emerges from a Asti Architetti–led refresh that stretches from the tower’s street-level plaza to its copper-clad mansard roof.

The backlash against some of Europe’s most controversial towers has helped preserve its low-rise architectural character, writes Nathan Eddy.

A 10-building mixed-use enclave with high-end housing, retail, and office space now ensconces the former countercultural symbol.