The Tetris block-shaped towers in the gallery above are of the 'Kranhaus' project, a series of mixed-use buildings that will glam up Germany's Rheinauhafen Harbor.
The outrageous design of the 'Kranhaus' towers is by BRT Bothe Richter Teherani architects, and it's meant to mimic the historic cranes that are perennial fixtures within the harbor. 'Kranhaus' will have offices as well as upscale living quarters zoned in its towers.
'Kranhaus' won first place at the MIPIM Award 2009 in Cannes.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Mixed-use Developments
- This trend involves designing buildings that offer a variety of uses such as commercial spaces, residential units, and offices in one space. The design should be aesthetically pleasing and functional
- Innovative Architecture
- This trend involves experimenting with new and unconventional architectures that push creativity boundaries to create aesthetically pleasing structures.
- Historical Architecture Revival
- This trend involves revitalizing historical designs from various time periods and adapting them to current times to create new structures with a unique twist.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate
- The trend towards mixed-use developments and innovative architecture offers an opportunity for real estate developers to create unique and valuable properties that have commercial, residential, and office spaces that will appeal to renters and owners.
- Architecture
- This trend provides architects with a chance to create unique designs that take inspiration from historical and conventional structures to come up with a modern endeavor that appeals to both clients and consumers
- Tourism
- In Germany, the heritage structures alongside Tetris Towers, offer an opportunity for the tourism industry to provide unique tours or packages that enable visitors/tourists to embrace and appreciate the city's unique architecture,
