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Beehive-Like Landmark Structures

The Organic Cities Building Will Mix Business with Pleasure

— January 25, 2014 — Art & Design
As part of a project for developing and shaping the UAE skyline with the theme of Organic Cities, the architects and designers of Luca Curci Architeccts studio designed a landmark for the skyline of United Arab Emirates.

Inspired by the ever-growing movement towards combining architecture with sustainable elements, Luca Curci Architects have been inspired to constructing and designing organic buildings that take inspiration of beehives, to be added to the skyline. The new landmark aims to mix pleasure with business by combining residential towers, retail shops, commercial spaces, cultural and recreational spaces, all in one. The target of the project being a place where friends and business partners and others can meet for social, business, commercial and learning opportunities.
Trend Themes
1. Organic Cities - The trend of building sustainable cities using natural elements will create opportunities for designers and architects to incorporate organic structures in the urban landscape.
2. Mixed-use Buildings - The trend of combining residential towers, retail shops, commercial spaces, cultural and recreational spaces all in one building will create opportunities for developers to create an all-in-one experience for residents and visitors.
3. Beehive Architecture - The trend of using beehive-inspired structures in building design and architecture will create new opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate honeycomb-like shapes in the urban landscape.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - This trend presents opportunities for architects and designers to incorporate sustainable elements and innovative mixed-use building design.
2. Real Estate Development - This trend presents opportunities for developers to create unique mixed-use buildings that offer a variety of amenities and social, business, commercial, and learning opportunities.
3. Hospitality and Tourism - This trend presents opportunities for the hospitality industry to create tourism destinations with a focus on sustainable and organic building features, as well as all-in-one experiences for visitors.
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