The conceptual '737 Max Tower' is a residential living space designed to make use of airplane fuselages and create budget-friendly spaces for those in urban areas to benefit from.
The building makes use of the Boeing 737 Max airplanes that have been manufactured by the brand for orders, but canceled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The airplanes are stacked one on top of the other and create an unorthodox living space that is nevertheless perfect for providing comfortable shelter from the elements. This is thanks to the airplane's waterproof, soundproof and structurally sound design.
The '737 Max Tower' is the design work of Victor Hugo Azevedo and Cheryl Lu Xu, and is imagined for the Los Angeles area to provide a living space for the homeless.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Upcycling Architecture
- The use of airplane fuselages as building materials offers a low-cost, structurally sound option for architects and developers to explore.
- Vertical Housing Solutions
- Stacked airplane fuselage towers provide an unconventional solution to the growing demand for urban housing that maximizes limited space.
- Sustainable Building Practices
- Designing buildings using salvaged materials like airplane fuselages can significantly reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable living.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can leverage airplane fuselages to create unique and affordable housing solutions in urban areas.
- Real Estate Development
- Developers can explore unconventional building materials such as airplane fuselages to create affordable housing alternatives, thus disrupting traditional real estate practices.
- Aerospace
- The aerospace industry could potentially explore repurposing or manufacturing airplane components specifically for use in architecture and construction, opening up a new market and revenue stream.
