A distant photo looking at a modern, skinny, tall, 20 floors high-rise, student housing building that blends Romanesque Revival and Scandinavian architectural styles, with classical proportions and a strong emphasis on passive design. The facade features large limestone blocks on the lower levels, creating a sense of weight and grandeur, while the upper levels are adorned with timber accents and large, energy-efficient glass windows. The limestone creates a dramatic play of light and shadow, while the warm timber contrasts beautifully, adding natural warmth to the structure. Passive design principles are evident throughout the building: deep overhangs, strategically placed windows, and terraces allow for natural light while minimising heat gain. Vertical timber slats provide shade while casting intricate shadow patterns, and green terraces at regular intervals offer natural insulation. The building’s orientation optimises ventilation, while cross-breezes and thermal mass from the Mehr sehen