For the recent Zaabeel Park tall emblem structure design competition, Hongbo Lu entered a particularly interesting design entitled ‘Flying Colors of Dubai.’
‘Flying Colors of Dubai’ is made up of colorful flakes surrounding a twisted structure. While Hongbo Lu placed third in the Dubai design competition, his design is an incredibly futuristic but accessible design. Very cool!
Implications - A city's skyscrapers are instant landmarks that convey its economic success, technological prowess and innovative environment. Dubai is perhaps the most opulent example of this mass adoption of avant-garde architecture. Moving monoliths, vibrant exterior facades and mind-blowing design marked the many proposed edifices in Dubai before the recession hit and designers were forced to look in more lucrative markets.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Colorful Flakes Architecture
- Designing buildings with colorful flakes as a new way to create artistic and futuristic structures.
- Accessible Futuristic Design
- Creating accessible futuristic designs that can complement the environment without sacrificing accessibility.
- Sustainable Tall Emblem Structures
- Designing tall emblem structures that incorporate sustainability in their construction that can stand the test of time.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Construction
- This provides an opportunity for the architecture industry to create unconventional designs that stand out and are also accessible.
- Real Estate Industry
- This offers an opportunity for the real estate industry to build sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures that can attract potential buyers.
- Tourism Industry
- This presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to showcase unique and futuristic architecture as part of the city’s attractions.
