Move aside Leaning Tower of Pisa (or simply give in to your lean), because you're getting some steep competition from the PoroCity concept design. Of course, since it only received an honorable mention (which is still something) from this year's eVolo 2011 Skyscraper Competition, perhaps I'm being a little to hasty in my judgment.
Nevertheless, the PoroCity concept is pretty spectacular. Designed by Khushalani Associates, it was conceived with the purpose of providing some relief to one of the densest and largest slums in the world: Dharavi in Mumbai, India.
Inspired by the Sierpenski's Pyramid, the PoroCity concept deviates slightly to create an open air, connected, vertical environment that maximizes habitation.
Leaning Triangular Towers
The Porocity Concept Receives Honorable Mention in the Evolo Competition
Trend Themes
1. Open Air Vertical Environments - There is an opportunity to innovate in designing open air, connected, vertical environments that maximize habitation.
2. Relief for Dense Slums - There is an opportunity to innovate in designing structures that provide relief for dense slums, such as the PoroCity concept in Mumbai, India.
3. Sustainable Skyscrapers - There is an opportunity to innovate in designing sustainable skyscrapers that incorporate natural elements, such as the PoroCity concept's use of green spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms could explore new ways to design skyscrapers that are sustainable, provide relief for slums and maximize habitation.
2. Urban Planning - Urban planning professionals could explore new ways to incorporate open air, connected, vertical environments into densely populated areas.
3. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers could explore opportunities to create sustainable and innovative skyscrapers that meet the needs of densely populated areas like slums.