Chinese architect Ma Yansong 's favorite design is the Absolute Towers in Mississauga , Ontario . Your favorite buildings . Locals have nicknamed the twisting residential towers `` Marilyn Monroe '' on account of their sinuous curves . The tower was designed by Canadian architect Frank Gehry and built between 1985 - 1987 for a total cost of $ 100 million ( $ billion today ). Ma aims to combine high-rise and high-density environments with nature , he says .
Chinese architect Ma Yansong 's favorite design is the Absolute Towers in Mississauga , Ontario . Locals have nicknamed the twisting residential towers `` Marilyn Monroe '' on account of their sinuous curves . The tower was designed by Canadian architect Frank Gehry and built between 1985 - 1987 for a total cost of $ 100 million ( $ billion today ). Ma aims to combine high-rise and high-density environments with nature , he says .