The view that balconies provide can be a huge draw for buyers, but Heatherwick Studio is aiming to reverse this, by creating an apartment complex with a unique balcony design that'll leave on-lookers in awe of the architecture, rather than the view.
The 20-storey tower is being built in Singapore, and while it's not complete, the studio released concept photos that illustrates the stunning creation. Dubbed EDEN, this complex was designed to serve as an extension of nature, and features a shell-like balcony to achieve that. This balcony features three unique dips, a curved exterior, and will be filled with hanging plants, offering an infusion of nature that's not common in most metropolitan areas.
Image Credit: Heatherwick Studio
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Nature-inspired Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing buildings that integrate natural elements, such as hanging plants, to create a more immersive and eco-friendly living experience.
- Balcony Redesign
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional balcony designs to create visually appealing and architecturally unique structures that redefine the concept of outdoor spaces in urban environments.
- Aesthetic-focused Living Spaces
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing living spaces that prioritize aesthetics and architectural creativity, offering residents a visually stimulating and memorable living experience.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing innovative balcony designs to reshape the future of architectural aesthetics and bring nature-inspired elements into building structures.
- Real Estate
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique balcony designs into residential developments to attract buyers seeking distinct and visually striking living spaces.
- Landscape Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with architects to integrate greenery and hanging plants into balcony designs, revolutionizing the way outdoor spaces are utilized in urban environments.
