Madrid’s Newest Green Tech Flagship

Construction has begun on Madrid’s radically designed, sun & rain catching International Convention Center. Reminiscent of a massive telescope reflector, the structure will be a photovoltaic panel and glass covered cylinder resting atop its side, allowing sunlight to reach all its vast interiors. Award winning design firm MANSILLA+TUÑÓN’s 110 meter tall structure isn’t just pretty to look at – it showcases a 5,000 seat auditorium and numerous event spaces throughout, all while partially sustaining its numerous facilities with collected rainwater and electricity.

[via inhabitat]