Structural Redundancy as Design Principle

The tower embodies redundancy—multiple load paths ensure that failure of any single member won't cause collapse. This engineering requirement created visual richness. The overlapping diagonals, seemingly decorative, each carry specific loads.

This redundancy extends to every system. Four separate stairways (now reduced to two) provide emergency egress. Multiple elevator systems ensure access. Independent lighting circuits guarantee illumination. What began as safety measures became architectural features.