Designed by FXFOWLE Architects, the form and composition of the office, hotel and cultural towers are inspired by the significance of the name ‘Addis Ababa’, which translates to ‘new flower’. The rounded facades of the towers parallel the organic and emergent qualities of a new flower orienting itself to the sun. Nevertheless, while the towers look outward, they remain grounded and connected to the foundation and base of the site. Individual pieces of colored glass that adhere to the curtain wall system compliment the materials used in the various buildings that surround the site, and give each building a shimmering and reflective effect.