BRANDE, DENMARK — The Danish town of Brande [m] is to get a brand new skyscraper designed by architectural firm Dorte Mandrup[n][o][p], reports the Guardian.<br /><br />The project is being helmed by Bestseller, a fashion brand that was founded in the town of Brande.<br /><br />The Tower and Village skyscraper in Denmark will be the tallest building in western Europe once it is complete, The Guardian reports.<br /><br />The 320-meter skyscraper will be taller than London's Shard skyscraper by 10.4 meters. That building is currently western Europe's tallest building.<br /><br />The building will oversee the town, providing a view of the countryside.<br /><br />At the base of the skyscraper, low to mid rise buildings with green roofs will also be included. <br /><br />In a news release from Bestseller, the project's manager Anders Krogh said the skyscraper would "place Brande on the map."<br /><br />He added that the building would also serve as an architectural attraction.
