Bjarke Ingels Group is currently designing a 65-storey glass tower that features a ribbon of green terraces around the outside. The new design represents a growing shift towards mixed-use developments that include additional green space.
The new building is called The Spiral and it is slated for construction at 66 Hudson Boulevard. The building will complement the mixed-used development at Hudson Yards, which consists of both urban buildings and small parks. The Spiral will draw on both historical and contemporary deign styles by combining the classic ziggurat silhouette with the slender proportions characteristic of modern skyscrapers. What truly sets the building apart is the ribbon of green terraces that wrap around the building's exterior. The terraces provide residents with additional outdoor space while also giving the building a visually captivating design.
Terrace-Wrapped Skyscrapers
This Glass Tower Will Feature a Ribbon of Green Terraces
Trend Themes
1. Mixed-use Developments - The trend towards mixed-use developments provides an opportunity for integrating green space and outdoor amenities.
2. Terrace-wrapped Architecture - The trend of incorporating green terraces in building design creates opportunities for unique and visually captivating structures.
3. Combining Historical and Contemporary Design - The trend of combining elements from different design styles allows for innovative and distinctive architectural creations.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate Development - The real estate development industry can explore opportunities in creating mixed-use projects with integrated green spaces.
2. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can leverage the trend of terrace-wrapped architecture to create visually appealing and sustainable structures.
3. Construction - The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of combining historical and contemporary design to create unique and innovative buildings.