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Stunning Razor-Sharp Structures

‘Dancing Dragons’ is a Gigantic Transparent Building

— May 21, 2012 — Art & Design
The latest of fifteen skyscrapers commissioned for the Yongsan International Business District are the ‘Dancing Dragons’ by Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture. The Chicago-based firm is set to build a pair of 450 meter-high Dancing Dragon towers, complete with glimmering glass scales. The scales on each tower are meant to resemble the scales of a mystical dragon.

Although these sky-scraping structures have yet to be built, their proposed location is a gold-mine and fitting for these architectural triumphs. The towers will be positioned beside each other in the fast-growing business and commercial district in Seoul, South Korea. In a design similar to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the towers will have a joint supportive central core, as well as a series of wings on the sides.

After completion, the towers will hold offices, apartments, hotels and shops that span over a total of 88 floors. These towers will be due for completion in 2024.
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Skyscrapers - The use of transparent construction materials for skyscrapers creates an opportunity for architects to design visually stunning buildings that can attract attention and interest.
2. Vertical Mixed-use Development - The integration of office, residential, and commercial spaces in a single skyscraper structure presents an opportunity for developers to maximize the use of limited land space in urban areas.
3. Joint-supportive Skyscraper Design - Designing skyscrapers with a joint-supportive central core and wings on the sides, as seen in the Dancing Dragons tower, presents an opportunity to create structures that can withstand seismic activities.
Industry Implications
1. Construction Industry - The construction industry can take advantage of the latest trends in skyscraper design and construction materials to create visually stunning buildings with improved environmental sustainability features.
2. Real Estate Industry - Real estate developers can benefit from the integration of mixed-use spaces in a single skyscraper structure, providing a range of options for tenants seeking multiple amenities and services in one building.
3. Architecture Industry - The architecture industry has the opportunity to create innovative and award-winning skylines by exploring new design concepts and techniques for tall buildings, such as the joint-supportive design seen in Dancing Dragons.
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