Famous Spanish engineer and architect Santiago Calatrava is all set to design a brand new observation tower in Dubai, a city that is already home to lots of majisterial examples of architecture.
This observation tower will take on a dart-like shape, with the details inspired by classic Islamic architecture. The tower's height is deliberately going to be kept a secret until the day it is open to the public, with construction set to commence in a few months.
The tower is going to be situated in the Dubai Creek Harbor area, which is being redeveloped to also include luxury residential towers.
Dubai is already home to some spectacularly audacious and innovative works of architecture, meaning this observation tower will surely have a unique appeal to it that will make it stand out in the crowded Dubai skyline.
Dart-Shaped Towers
This Observation Tower Will Be Inspired By Traditional Islamic Architecture
Trend Themes
1. Islamic-inspired Architecture - Opportunities for architects and engineers to incorporate Islamic design elements into their buildings and structures.
2. Secretive Building Heights - A trend towards keeping building heights secret until opening day, creating buzz and anticipation for new architectural landmarks.
3. Luxury Redevelopment - A trend towards redeveloping areas to include luxury residential towers alongside iconic architectural landmarks.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Engineering - Opportunities for architects and engineers to participate in the design and construction of Islamic-inspired architectural landmarks.
2. Tourism and Travel - A new architectural landmark like the dart-shaped tower in Dubai will likely attract more visitors to the city, creating opportunities for businesses in the tourism and travel industry.
3. Real Estate - Luxury residential towers like those being developed alongside the dart-shaped tower present opportunities for real estate developers and investors.