# Gilded Building Balconies The UNStudio Skyscraper in Brussels Features a Luxe Golden Design By M | Published 2016-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-balconies References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/01/21/le-toison-dor-unstudio-brussels-belgium-retial-and-residential-complex/) & [unstudio](http://www.unstudio.com/) UNStudio is a Dutch-based architecture firm that recently put together a series of [residential and retail skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellevue53) that feature gilded building balconies that add a level of luxury and opulence to the architecture's facade. The buildings are known as Le Toison d'Or -- translating to mean "golden fleece" -- are located in the downtown district of Brussels, Belgium. Le Toison d'Or buildings are a combination of [contemporary design paired with luxe detailing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami) to bring an air of elegance and sophistication to the space. While the balconies aren't made from real gold, they are fashioned out of aluminium planks covered in a [golden coloring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-goldie). The balconies from the various levels of the building come together to form a teardrop shape along the side of the skyscraper that adds an artistic element to the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gilded Building Balconies:** The trend of incorporating gilded building balconies in architectural designs creates a sense of luxury and opulence. - **Contemporary Design with Luxe Detailing:** The trend of combining contemporary design with luxe detailing brings an air of elegance and sophistication to architectural spaces. - **Artistic Balcony Shapes:** The trend of forming artistic balcony shapes, like a teardrop, adds an artistic element to skyscraper facades. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore the trend of incorporating gilded building balconies to create luxurious and opulent structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can leverage the trend of contemporary designs with luxe detailing to attract high-end buyers and tenants. - **Building Materials:** Manufacturers of building materials can tap into the trend of gilded building balconies by developing innovative golden coloring options for aluminium planks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rectangular Golden Shimmering Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golde-house.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selldorf-architects.md) - [Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shigeru-ban-1.md)