What is known about the Sky Garden project in the One skyscraper

Moscow-City will see the construction of a skyscraper with the highest park in Europe. The Sky Garden green zone will be located on the 85th floor of the residential tower One. The project is being developed by the premium division of MR Group. The park will cover an area of 1,000 square meters and will be freely accessible to all residents of the complex.

One will be the first full-fledged residential skyscraper in Moscow-City, as previously only apartments were built in the business center. The tower will feature over 1,400 apartments, including two-level penthouses. The estimated cost of the project could range from 100 million to 300 million rubles, depending on the specifics. According to renders, the park will be approximately five stories high and include large trees, some of which, like tropical palms, may need to be imported from Asian countries.

The microclimate must be carefully considered to ensure the plants thrive and do not die during maintenance. This could be the main cost factor in building the park, rather than equipment, automated watering, or lighting.

Initially, the building was intended to be the tallest in Europe, but the plan was later revised, reducing its height by 31 meters (about ten floors). Instead, the project team decided to create a park. The residential complex will consist of two towers, with architecture inspired by the Möbius strip, symbolizing infinite motion. The skyscraper will span nearly 300,000 square meters across 90 floors. The upper levels will house a retail gallery, restaurants, a fitness center, a cinema, a library, medical facilities, and offices. However, the high-altitude park is expected to attract buyers and boost interest in the project.

A major 2024 futurist study highlighted that greenery and landscaping are key drivers in high-end and business-class real estate purchases. As cities grow vertically, so too will gardens. Such projects are essential for modern towers, setting them apart from competitors. Investing in a unique park is more appealing and financially rewarding than extravagant lobby finishes, potentially speeding up sales.

Construction of the tower is set to begin by the end of 2025 and be completed by 2030. The inclusion of the park could increase real estate prices in the project by 10-20%.

Sky Garden

Sky Garden is a lush public garden and observation deck located atop the “Walkie Talkie” building (20 Fenchurch Street) in London. Opened in 2015, it offers panoramic views of the city and features a mix of Mediterranean and South African plants. The space is free to visit but requires advance booking, blending modern architecture with nature in a unique urban oasis.

One skyscraper

“One Skyscraper” is a modern high-rise building, often part of a city’s skyline, designed for commercial, residential, or mixed-use purposes. These structures became prominent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with early examples like the Home Insurance Building in Chicago (1885). Today, skyscrapers symbolize urban development and architectural innovation, with iconic examples including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the Empire State Building in New York.

Moscow-City

Moscow-City, also known as the Moscow International Business Center (MIBC), is a modern high-rise district in the capital of Russia, designed to be a financial and business hub. Developed since the 1990s, it features iconic skyscrapers like the Federation Tower and Mercury City Tower, symbolizing Moscow’s economic growth. The area was built on a former industrial site and has become a striking example of contemporary urban architecture.

MR Group

The MR Group is a Russian conglomerate founded in the early 2000s by businessman Ruben Aganbegyan, specializing in real estate development, finance, and hospitality. Known for high-profile projects like the reconstruction of Moscow’s Hotel Ukraine and luxury residential complexes, it became one of Russia’s leading development companies before facing financial difficulties in the 2010s. The group’s history reflects the rapid growth and challenges of Russia’s post-Soviet real estate sector.

Möbius strip

The **Möbius strip** is a fascinating mathematical surface with only one side and one edge, discovered independently by German mathematicians August Ferdinand Möbius and Johann Benedict Listing in 1858. Its unique, non-orientable structure has inspired art, design, and symbolic interpretations, representing infinity, unity, and the interconnectedness of opposites. Today, it remains a key concept in topology and a popular motif in architecture and creative works.