How can a building be in pixels" Well, great architects have great philosophies they implement into their buildings. Like auteur, their buildings are distinct and individual entities that represent their brand and style. One such architect is the Danish architecture sensation, Bjarke Ingels. Ingels was born in Copenhagen in 1974. He became an architect when he was 25 and then founded his own company Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

Ingels says that his philosophy is “hedonistic sustainability” meaning that a life of quality and pleasure with environmental responsibility is possible. A recent example of Ingels’ philosophy coming into life is the IQON building in Quinto, the capital of Ecuador.
It is 133 meters high, has 32 stories, and has 215 residential units

IQON is the first building in South America by BIG. It is the highest building in Quito, a city famous for its high-rise buildings. IQON was completed in late 2022 and opened to residents in 2023. Aside from the residential floors, 3 stories belong to commercial and entertainment establishments.

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