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Absolute World, also known as the Marilyn Monroe Towers, is a striking complex in Mississauga, Ontario, made up of five condominium high-rises, a shopping center, and dining and wellness facilities. The project was developed by Fernbrook Homes and Cityzen Development Group, with construction beginning in 2008 and the first towers completed in 2011. The design came out of an international architecture competition won by Yansong Ma of MAD Office. The curving shape of the buildings, which rise as high as 178 meters (584 feet), recalls the silhouette of the actress Marilyn Monroe, which is how the complex got its nickname. You can admire the futuristic architecture, which won the Emporis Skyscraper Award in 2013, and take advantage of the shopping and leisure options built into the complex in downtown Mississauga.