The WB1200 Stewart towers are an upcoming architectural project in Seattle that will focus on an eye-catching design that's incorporated with an unexpected detail between the twin skyscrapers.
The 48-story high-rise builds are characterized by their wavy appearance on the exterior, while the triangular shape of the land below allows for ample retail. The pinnacle of the design features a decommissioned Boeing 747 suspended between the towers that would function as usable space as well as a focal point for the courtyard below.
The WB1200 Stewart towers are the work of real estate development firm Wetsbank in partnership with Tokyo-based architecture firm OSO with design done by Henriquez Partners Architects. The towers are slated for completion at the end of 2022.
Decommissioned Aircraft Office Buildings
The WB1200 Stewart in Seattle Features a Suspended 747
Trend Themes
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Aircraft Building Conversions — Opportunity for architects and real estate developers to repurpose decommissioned airplanes for commercial spaces and iconic designs.
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Vertical Use of Space — Opportunity to create unique office spaces and increase real estate value by incorporating suspended objects between skyscrapers.
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Retail Embedded in Architecture — Opportunity to design buildings that incorporate retail space in unique and unexpected ways, such as using the triangular shape of a lot for retail below wavy skyscrapers.
Industry Implications
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Architecture — Opportunity for architects to showcase creative designs that incorporate repurposed objects and innovative use of vertical space.
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Real Estate Development — Opportunity for real estate developers to increase the value of their properties by incorporating unique and iconic designs that draw attention and tenants.
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Retail — Opportunity for retailers to capitalize on unconventional spaces, such as those found underneath decommissioned airplanes and within unique architectural designs.