Evolution Tower

Building Twisting Moscow skyscraper in the International Business Center

A twisting glass tower in Moscow City, noted for its helical façade and skyline presence; visitors combine architecture viewing with nearby business‑district dining, evening photography and trips to adjacent skyscrapers and malls.

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Evolution Tower is a high-rise office tower in the Moscow International Business Center (Moscow City) known for its helical, twisting design. Construction completed in the mid-2010s and it functions primarily as office and commercial space.

The tower is a landmark within the Moscow City cluster and is frequently referenced for its spiral silhouette and glazed facade, which make it visually distinctive among neighbouring skyscrapers. It contains multiple floors of offices and retail space and connects to the broader business-district infrastructure.

Built as part of the larger Moscow City development, the tower was developed during the 2000s-2010s boom in Moscow high-rise construction and has been used since completion as modern office accommodation. The project formed part of the urban plan to concentrate business activity along the Presnenskaya Embankment.

The tower stands on the Presnenskaya Embankment on the western side of central Moscow, within the Moscow City mixed-use district and close to the Moskva River and major transport links into central Moscow.

  • Location: Sits within the Moscow International Business Center complex on the Presnenskaya Embankment, among other high-rise office and mixed-use towers.
  • Design: Notable for its twisting facade produced by incremental rotation of the floor plates, creating a visible spiral form along the height of the tower.
Evolution Tower
Evolution Tower, Moscow International Business Center (MIBC), Presnensky District, Moscow, Russia
55.7485, 37.5418
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https://www.evolutiontower.ru/
Building hours vary by tenant; public areas typically open daytime weekdays
Office and observation areas may have entry fees; public plaza free

How to Get to Evolution Tower #

The tower is in Moscow’s International Business Center (MIBC), near the Moscow River. Nearest metro station: Vystavochnaya (Line 4) or Delovoy Tsentr (Line 8). It is easily reachable by taxi from central Moscow.

Tips for Visiting Evolution Tower #

  • Visit in the late afternoon to see the tower's rotating form catch the slanting light.
  • The building is primarily office space; access to upper floors is restricted - check for official observation opportunities.
  • Photograph from the Moscow International Business Center for the best angle that shows the tower's double helix twist.

Best Time to Visit Evolution Tower #

Summer through early autumn is best for comfortable outdoor photography; winter can be very cold with snow affecting sightlines.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-30°C
Longer daylight for photography and comfortable outdoor viewing.
Spring/Autumn
Apr-May & Sep-Oct · 5-20°C
Clearer skies and moderate temperatures; good for walking the MIBC.

Weather & Climate near Evolution Tower #

Climate

Evolution Tower's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -10°C to 23°C. Moderate rainfall (678 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 62 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-8°
Feels Like Freezing
-8°C
Temperature
-10° – -5°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-7°
Feels Like Freezing
-7°C
Temperature
-10° – -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5° – 2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
2° – 11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 18°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° – 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
7° – 15°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 8°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4° – 1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° – -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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