Gensler designs pair of triangular skyscraper on Sci LanKan coast

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Gensler设计的蓝宝石住宅位于斯里兰卡的科伦坡，由一座天桥连接，天桥上有一个游泳池，室内部分由菲利普•斯塔克（Philippe Starck）设计。

美国建筑公司Gensler为开发商ITC酒店设计了这组摩天大楼。稍矮一点的塔楼是一个140米高的酒店，而更高一点的塔楼则达到了224米，其中包括132套豪宅。

The Gensler-designed Sapphire Residences in Colombo, Sri Lanka, will be connected by a sky bridge topped with a swimming pool, and have interiors by Philippe Starck.
US architectural firm Gensler designed the skyscrapers for developer ITC Hotels. The shorter tower will be a 140-metre-tall hotel, while the taller one will reach 224 meters and will be filled with 132 luxury homes.

在19至21层之间，两座平行的塔楼将由一座54米长的天桥连接。一个酒吧和休息室位于下一层，太阳甲板和游泳池在上一层。

一个直升机停机坪位于高塔之上，供贵宾和住户使用。

Between the 19th and 21st floors the parallel towers will be connected by a 54-metre-long sky bridge. A bar and lounge will be located on the lower levels, with sun decks and swimming pools on the upper level.
A helipad will top the taller of the towers for VIP guests and residents to use.

Gensler为两座塔楼设计了三角形的平面，所以两座塔楼的两边都是面向海洋的，最大限度地展现了海湾的景色。

大多数楼层都有4米高的空间，对于那些能看到180度海水的顶层公寓来说，层高最高可达5米。

Gensler has used a triangular plan for the two towers, so their two long sides face towards the ocean front, maximising views over the bay.
Most floors will have four-metre-high ceilings, rising to five metres for the penthouses that have 180 degree views of the water.

整个建筑在晚上会有夜景亮化，所以每个房间都会装上遮光窗帘，以确保居住者的生活睡眠质量。

每一套公寓都将预装一个家庭自动化系统，这样它们就可以连接到互联网，并配备语音识别控制等技术。

The entire structure will have an illuminated exterior at night, so each room will be fitted with blackout blinds to ensure its inhabitants can get enough sleep.
Each apartment will come pre-wired for a home automation system so that they can connect to the internet of things and be fitted with technology such as voice recognition room controls.

Gensler是中国最高的摩天大楼——上海大厦背后的建筑公司。

其他引人注目的项目包括在加州最高的塔上悬挂304米的玻璃天窗，以及在JFK机场为狗狗设计的棒状游泳池。

Gensler is the architecture firm behind the Shanghai Tower, China's tallest skyscraper.
Other notable projects include a glass skyslide that will be suspended  304-metres in the air on California's tallest tower, and a bone-shaped swimming pool for dogs at JFK airport.

法国设计师菲利普•斯塔克（Philippe Starck）正与伦敦的室内设计师Yoo合作，开发四种不同的蓝宝石住宅户型设计风格，以供选择。

选择自然风格的人会选择白色的橡木地板、轻薄的面料和有机材料。文化风格的特点是更深色更高级的材料，以及兼收并蓄的家具。

经典的内饰拥有强烈的色彩和深色的木纹，将人们的注意力集中在简单的布局上。

French designer Philippe Starck is working with London-based interior designers Yoo to develop four different looks for Sapphire Residence homeowners to choose from.
Those who choose the Nature look will have white oak floors, light fabrics and organic materials. The Culture style features darker and richer materials, with an eclectic mix of furniture.
Classical interior will have strong colours and dark wood finishes, whilst the Minimal look will focus on simple layouts.

”Yoo项目，尤其是蓝宝石住宅，设计的重点在于人。“Starck谈到这次合作中说。“我想创造一个地方，让人们聚在一起，让他们开怀大笑，让他们的生活在爱中闪耀，并且是一种更智能的生活。”

“我想给清醒的人创造丰富的惊喜，创造对话，创造互动。”这是我们人类心灵深处的地方。“strack又说。

Yoo projects, and Sapphire Residences in particular, are about you," Starck said about the collaboration. "I wanted to create a place that draws people together, that makes them laugh, make them more in love, more sparkling, more intelligent."
"I wanted to create fertile surprises to awake people, to create conversations, to create interactions. A place where Us humans are at its heart," he continued.

Starck还设计了世界上第一个商业空间站的内部装饰，以及宾利首款混合动力汽车的充电口。

Yoo和Starck还在居民俱乐部的内部设施上进行了合作，包括多个游泳池、一个水疗中心、一个健身房、一个瑜伽室、一个运动场地，以及一个电影院、休息室和图书馆，以及一个“爱好工作室”。

Starck has also designed interiors for the world's first commercial space station, and a charging port for Bentley's first hybrid car.
Yoo and Starck also collaborated on the interiors of the residents' club facilities, which will include multiple swimming pools, a spa, gym, yoga room, sports courts, as well as a cinema, lounge and library, and a "hobby studio".

该塔已经获得了LEED的白金预认证，裙楼将设有办公室和商店。

该项目目前正在建设中，预计在2021年完工。

鹿特丹MVRDV工作室目前正在科伦坡建设一个办公大楼，是一栋阶梯式建筑，而SOM正在规划整个首都滨水区。

The tower, which has already achieved a pre-certification rating of platinum from LEED, will have offices and shops in the base.
The development is currently under construction and due to complete in 2021.
Rotterdam studio MVRDV are currently building an office block in Colombo with a cut-away facade and stepped terraces, whilst SOM is masterplanning an entire district on the capital city's waterfront.