Designed by architecture studio Aedas, which has offices in Dubai, and located in Jiangbei District of Chongqing, the tower has a simple, elegant, yet mind-boggling form. Inspired by the northern lights, the shape of the tower is based on the dynamic rays and spirals of the polar lights often seen in the Arctic and Antarctic.
The twisted shape of the tower is formed through the double-curved surfaces on its facades, where bold vertical lines highlight the warped yet minimalist structure. Light plays a pivotal role in accentuating the twisted shape of the structure, as it reflects and bends over the glass facades, creating a stunning impression from different angles as the day progresses and the light changes colours.
The Dance of Light office skyscraper in Chongqing, China, is a 180-metre-tall, twisted tower. The 39-storey skyscraper stands in the business district where each of the buildings were influenced by the stars. The tower has a "twisting angle" of up to 8.8 degrees per floor, which Aedas believe is 1.5 times more than any other skyscraper, making the Dance of Light one of the "most twisted towers in the world".
The tower has 34 floors of office space with an additional five storeys of meeting rooms and facilities. Low-level buildings stand alongside the tower with restaurants and cafes, with a connected roof echoing the twisted form of the tower.
