Lakhta Center

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/lakhta-center

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How tall is Lakhta Center?1,516 feet (462 meters)
2. When was Lakhta Center built?2019
3. What is Lakhta Center known for?Tallest building in Europe; distinctive twisting design; headquarters of Gazprom
4. What is the location?St. Petersburg, Russia
5. What is the number of floors?87
6. Why does the Lakhta Center twist?The twist helps reduce wind pressure and keeps the building stable against strong winds from the Baltic Sea.

Lateral Forces: Forces acting sideways on a structure, such as wind or seismic activity.
Diagrids: A structural system composed of a network of diagonal beams that form a triangular pattern.
Urban Regeneration: The process of improving an urban area that has declined, often involving new construction and infrastructure.