For an upcoming project for the Canary Wharf Development in London, Swiss studio Herzog & De Meuron has created and submitted Phase One of the urban development project. The master plan features a multi-story cylindrical tower that has its apartments highlighted by overlaying them in an organized chaos. The skyscraping residential tower will be one of the five buildings that is proposed to be developed in the Canary Wharf Development.
Working in conjunction with London-based design studio Stanton Williams, the Swiss design studio has proposed to provide 884 homes to the neighborhood, while another design firm Allies and Morrison designs two office blocks catering to technology, creative media and telecommunication-based companies.
The entire project named ‘Mixed-Use Development,’ upon completion, will provide over 3,000 units for residential purposes and 240,000 square meters of commercial office space.
Cascading Cylindrical Towers
The Swiss Studio Designed a Skyscraper Inspired by Organized Chaos
Trend Themes
1. Organized Chaos Architecture - The concept of overlaying apartments in an organized chaos can disrupt the traditional way of designing and marketing residential towers.
2. Mixed-use Development - The mixed-use development trend offers an opportunity to integrate residential and commercial areas for a diverse and vibrant urban environment.
3. Sustainable Urban Design - The move towards more sustainable designs can provide innovation opportunities for architects and designers in the urban development industry.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - The architecture and design industry can explore the concept further to create more innovative and unique designs for residential towers.
2. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can leverage mixed-use development and sustainable urban design trends to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly and multi-functional spaces.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can consider mixed-use development and sustainable urban design trends to create more livable and dynamic environments that meet the needs of different communities.