The tower is designed to resist loads through its mega columns and shear walls that are designed for the use of rebar. Filling out the concrete with as much reinforcement as possible is essential as this is the main source handling the tower’s load. Also the tower is designed to limit stress on...
@jibsta It gives better access to the 5th floor transfer, which is at a higher elevation than the 5th floor of the south podium where the slope starts.
Design is lazy. A few sharp features, but even those are downplayed. Less building coverage for the front exterior of the tower would look much better imo.