# Flaked Light Architecture Hongbo Lu Proposes Flying Color Building for Dubai By Rachel | Published 2009-05-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Hongbo-Lu-Flying-Colours-of-Dubai References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/6494/hongbo-lu-the-flying-colors-of-dubai-tall-emblem-structure.html) For the recent Zaabeel Park tall emblem structure design competition, Hongbo Lu entered a particularly interesting design entitled ‘Flying Colors of Dubai.’ ‘Flying Colors of Dubai’ is made up of [colorful flakes surrounding a twisted structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building). While Hongbo Lu placed third in the Dubai design competition, his design is an incredibly futuristic but accessible design. Very cool! **Implications** - A city's [skyscrapers are instant landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper) that convey its economic success, technological prowess and innovative environment. Dubai is perhaps the most opulent example of this mass adoption of [avant-garde architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). Moving monoliths, vibrant exterior facades and mind-blowing design marked the many proposed edifices in Dubai before the recession hit and designers were forced to look in more lucrative markets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Flakes Architecture:** Designing buildings with colorful flakes as a new way to create artistic and futuristic structures. - **Accessible Futuristic Design:** Creating accessible futuristic designs that can complement the environment without sacrificing accessibility. - **Sustainable Tall Emblem Structures:** Designing tall emblem structures that incorporate sustainability in their construction that can stand the test of time. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Construction:** This provides an opportunity for the architecture industry to create unconventional designs that stand out and are also accessible. - **Real Estate Industry:** This offers an opportunity for the real estate industry to build sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures that can attract potential buyers. - **Tourism Industry:** This presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to showcase unique and futuristic architecture as part of the city’s attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Emirati-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md)