# Circular Super Structures Cuting Edge Designs That Run Circles Around Conventional Arcitecture By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circular-super-structures References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2008/02/most-elegant-proposed-skyscrapers.html) & [skyscrapernews](http://skyscrapernews.com) Cubic architecture is so passe and since we just entered the new decade, I say it’s time we start thinking outside of the box and design more buildings like these circular super structures pictured above. If you live anywhere in the northern hemisphere you can appreciate this engineering feats as they are sure to get rid of that nasty wind tunnel effect caused by skyscrapers. Designed by [Heerim Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-twin) out of South Korea, the first two structures look more like the Death Star than a 5 star hotel. The last building here entitle the “Euroscraper” designed by Munoz Villers looks like a [contorted snake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion), but still cool nonetheless. Whether these circular super structures are more cost effective than conventional buildings or not, you can be sure no corners will be cut when these things are built. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Circular Super Structures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design and construction by moving away from traditional cubic structures. - **Wind Tunnel Effect Elimination:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in urban planning and design by addressing the issue of wind tunnel effect caused by skyscrapers. - **Non-traditional Building Designs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry by creating unique and visually striking accommodations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design and construction by exploring circular super structures. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in urban planning and design by reimagining building structures to eliminate wind tunnel effects. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry by incorporating non-traditional building designs and creating unique accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Castle-Inspired Cylindrical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-tec.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Modern Concrete Community Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoji-gangneung.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md)