description Lakhta Center Overview
Lakhta Center is a towering 87-story skyscraper situated in St. Petersburg, Russia, reaching a total height of 462 meters upon its completion in 2019. The structure serves as the primary corporate headquarters for the multinational energy corporation Gazprom. Recognized as the tallest building in both Russia and Europe, the tower features a distinct twisting, glass-facade design that tapers as it ascends into a prominent spire.
The complex is designed to function as a modern multi-use space, integrating corporate offices, scientific facilities, and public recreational areas.
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Lakhta Center ranks #31 of 192 in the Skyscraper ranking, behind CITIC Tower (China Zun), ahead of Capital Gate.
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Why does Lakhta Center have a twisting shape?
The tower's floor plates rotate gradually as they rise, producing a tapered spiral inspired by forms such as flames and ice. The design also reduces the visual mass of a building that reaches 462 meters.
Is Lakhta Center taller than Moscow's Federation Tower?
Yes, Lakhta Center rises to 462 meters, while the taller Federation Tower component in Moscow is lower. Lakhta Center is Russia's tallest building and one of Europe's tallest skyscrapers.
What is inside Lakhta Center?
The complex was developed primarily as the headquarters of Gazprom. It also incorporates public and mixed-use spaces, with the larger site designed as more than a conventional single-company office tower.
Why was Lakhta Center built outside central St. Petersburg?
The project was moved to the Lakhta area near the Gulf of Finland after an earlier central-city skyscraper proposal generated strong heritage concerns. Its coastal location places the 462-meter tower away from St. Petersburg's historic core.
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