The Al Bahr Towers in Abu Dhabi is no different.
The outer skin sits two meters outside the buildings exterior on an independent frame.
Each triangle is coated with fiberglass and programmed to respond to the movement of the sun.
At night the umbrellas remain folded so youll see more of the facade.
This has also kept artificial lighting in the interior to a minimum.
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