The Serbian capital is set to get a new architectural landmark – the Alta Tower skyscraper. The competition to design the building was won by Zaha Hadid Architects in collaboration with Bureau Cube Partners. The glass tower has a sculptural form and elements characteristic of the architectural studio.
The tower, which will stand on the banks of the Sava River, has been designed as a dynamic composition combining the elegance of form with the functionality of space. ZHA’s characteristic flowing lines and organic shapes give the building the impression of movement, as if it were growing out of the city and river landscape. Not only does the project have the potential to redefine Belgrade’s skyline, but it is also part of the wider process of revitalising the waterfront, making it an open and resident-friendly space.
The Alta Tower skyscraper will serve as a multifunctional complex, combining office, hotel and residential spaces. Zaha Hadid Architects emphasise that a key consideration was to create a building that does not isolate itself from its surroundings, but becomes an integral part of them. Transparent façades and open ground floors are intended to encourage interaction with the city, while green terraces and environmentally friendly solutions respond to today’s climate challenges.
The design of the skyscraper is also a manifesto of Belgrade’s modern identity. The city, which for decades has been balancing between tradition and modernity, is today increasingly daring to reach for world-class architecture. The choice of a concept by Zaha Hadid Architects, one of the world’s most recognisable studios, reflects an aspiration to create spaces that not only serve a functional purpose, but also inspire and build a new urban narrative.
The building will be constructed in New Belgrade, in the prestigious Block 32, next to the Merkator shopping centre and adjacent to the mouth of the Sava River on the Danube. The tower will have 35 floors and a total area of 80sq m. At the base of the tower will be a new pedestrianised city square with cafés and shops. This lively public hub is intended to serve residents, office workers and also the academic community of the new nearby University Centre. The design consciously favours traffic over car traffic, creating open ground floor spaces for all users. Two bank branches, offering a wide range of direct services, will be located on the side of Zoran Đinđić Boulevard, ensuring maximum accessibility.
Alta Tower will not only become the headquarters of Alta Bank, but also a reference point for future investments in the region. The presence of the skyscraper in the Belgrade skyline will serve as a reminder of the power of architecture as a tool for transformation – able to shape not only the space, but also the image of the capital in the eyes of residents and tourists.
source: Zaha Hadid Architects
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