Omied says :: It seems like you are accomplishing your intent in the sculpture of your building. I can definitely see how this is a "tower of light" and how elegant it would be floating in the wide open ocean. However, I'm assuming the majority of your building will be made of transparent material or glass, so I think some practical things need to be addressed such as structure (how is all that glass going to support floor slabs?). Also, all that glass could create a greenhouse effect for people on the inside, so maybe some sections or diagrams showing how you plan on dealing with the release of heat build up. All in all, a very nice concept
Alex says :: The renderings that are on the blog are great because you get the concept immediately. you get it as soon as you see it. Obviously, the building itself needs to be developed more - pay close attention to the height of the tower; the idea to make the upper part of the tower more sculptural and "symoblic" is a good strategy - keep program as close to the base as possible. Circulation of all the spaces needs work as well. Where the circulation of the spaces converge, needs to be especially detailed. Interior and general close up renderings are very necessary to understand the project better. 
Essentially, the building would appear to be only an image of light from afar. Blending in with the ocean itself as well as the sky and sunlight.
Preliminary developments on the Tower
The curved and textured glass surfaces will refract sunlight in a manner similar to light shining through glass block [photo below.]
The surface of the base will be covered in photovoltaic cells that will reflect sunlight light up to the tower for additional energy collection. The PVs molded to the curved surface, when viewed from above will also create a "glimmer" effect similar to that of sunlight reflecting off of water.
I.E.
To create this effect when viewed from above
sectional view
Development of floor plates
Preliminary Developments on new base
I said maybe
You're gonna be the one who saves me ?
And after all
You're my waterwall
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