BIG Architects is trying to get the city of Shanghai on their bikes with the Danish Pavilion. This spiraling cycle center is modeled after the cities of Denmark, which rely heavily on bikes for transportation.
The Danish Pavilion is an amazing piece of architecture. The rooftop garden can hold 300 bicycles and the pavilion itself is filled with tiny holes that allow daylight to stream in. Check out the gallery to see this awesome cycling center. Looks like I'm taking my Schwinn to Shanghai.Photo Credits: designboom, big.dk
Spiraling Cycling Centers
The Danish Pavilion at the at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Trend Themes
1. Cycling Centers - The rise of cycling centers presents an opportunity for innovative urban transportation solutions.
2. Sustainable Architecture - The Danish Pavilion exemplifies the potential for sustainable architecture in urban design projects.
3. Bike-friendly Cities - The success of Danish cities in promoting cycling as a primary mode of transportation inspires opportunities for other cities to become more bike-friendly.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The innovative and sustainable design of the Danish Pavilion opens up possibilities for disruptive architecture solutions in urban settings.
2. Urban Transportation - The concept of cycling centers highlights a growing trend towards alternative modes of urban transportation, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation.
3. Sustainability - The use of sustainable design principles in the Danish Pavilion showcases opportunities for disruptive innovations in sustainable architecture and urban planning.