The construction of the first Newton apartment tower in Viršuliškės is halfway through – 11 of the 19 floors have been completed. The project stands out not only for being the only high-rise building currently under construction in the city, but also for its construction: in order to implement the architects' vision, it was decided to build not using the faster and currently rapidly popular prefabricated reinforced concrete slabs, but using a monolithic method. This will allow the two buildings in the project to create a unique finish.
According to the project developers, monolithic construction allows for the formation of a single building without seams between elements, allows for a longer-lasting aesthetic appearance, and allows for the creation of unique solutions for the shape of the building and facade decoration. Some of the world's most famous buildings are also built using this principle - for example, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai or One World Trade Center in New York.
According to Rita Demskytė, sales manager of the real estate development company KAITA Group, which is developing Newton, which was among the best-selling projects in the capital in May, it was the monolithic construction that allowed for the planning of exceptional architectural and finishing solutions in this project.
"Today, almost all new apartment buildings In Vilnius, they have similar indicators – A+ or A++ energy class, underground parking lots, bicycle storage. This is already becoming the norm. However, buyers are increasingly looking for exclusivity – such details as a 5-meter-high lounge, green roof terraces or individual facade decor solutions.
"It's not just aesthetic things - it's the feeling that the living space was created with a specific person in mind. And it was the monolithic construction method that gave us the opportunity to implement this," says R. Demskytė.
According to Tomas Jakovlev, head of the architectural studio Archipoint, the architectural idea of Newton is based on the continuity of the urban and architectural structure of the quarter.
"The buildings are being built in a rather chaotic urban environment, where structures of different scales, styles, materials and colors are intertwined. Therefore, we sought to create a visually coherent, but not monotonous architectural complex. We applied the features and principles of skyscraper architecture to it. Therefore, non-standard solutions were chosen for the finish - volumetric and planar elements of aluminum composite, between which ceramic panels are inserted. We also chose atypical, but subtly harmonious colors: grayish and clay red, which further emphasize the volumetric composition of the buildings," says the architect.
T. Jakovlev notes that the materials selected for the project's decoration not only create an aesthetic expression, but also ensure durability - they are resistant to time in both a physical and visual sense.
The pace of monolithic construction is somewhat slower than that of prefabricated structures – casting one floor takes about three weeks. However, according to project representatives, this dynamic ensures the integrity and accuracy of the structure.
The project includes two high-rise apartment buildings with 211 apartments, 10% of which are located on the upper floors, designed with high ceilings, underground parking, bicycle storage, electric vehicle charging points and shared roof terraces. The buildings meet high energy efficiency standards (A++ energy class).
