Behind the Scenes: The Simplicity and Complexity of Architecture

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Due to the nature of its activities,

Built on an island, a footbridge

building. The design features

nects UN City to the mainland.

UN City required a high-security special bomb security measures, including a film over all

doors and windows that, in case of explosion, can stretch up to three meters before returning to place. UN City is the only

with a security checkpoint con3XN designed this high-security accessway, ensuring that the

strict safety requirements were

met in a design that reflects the building and its surroundings.

building designed by 3XN for which they conducted bomb tests during construction.

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