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Super Slender Structures

Foster + Partners Plan to Rebuild the South Quay Plaza in London

— April 28, 2014 — Art & Design
Foster + Partners are planning on rebuilding the South Quay Plaza in London, in order to open up the space more and provide people with an area to enjoy the waterfront. As of now, the current building is quite bulky, but doesn't have too much height to it, leaving little room to walk around the structure and not even enough inside it.

To fix this problem Foster + Partners are proposing a super slender structure, and one that would sit at 73 storeys to be exact. The building would provide homes for city dwellers, and also consist of retail space. While the construction is happening for this piece of architecture, more jobs will be created, and once the building is finished these job opportunities will shift to people working in the retail shops.

Photo Credits: designboom, fosterandpartners
Trend Themes
1. Super Slender Structures - The construction industry can explore the potential of building super slender structures to optimize space and create more opportunities for retail and residential development.
2. Optimized Waterfront Spaces - Design and urban planning professionals can focus on redesigning waterfront areas to create more open and enjoyable spaces for people to gather and enhance the overall urban experience.
3. Vertical Integration in Retail - Retail industries can explore vertical integration strategies by incorporating retail spaces within tall buildings, allowing for more efficient use of urban space and creating a seamless shopping experience for consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The construction industry has an opportunity to leverage super slender structures to revolutionize urban development and optimize space utilization.
2. Design and Urban Planning - Design and urban planning professionals can play a key role in transforming existing waterfront areas into vibrant, accessible spaces that enhance the overall urban environment.
3. Retail - Retail industries can disrupt their traditional business models by embracing vertical integration in tall buildings, creating innovative and immersive shopping experiences for customers.
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