At the turn of the 21st century, most of the skyscrapers that were built featured relatively uniform designs, but Constitución 999 shows just how far architecture and engineering have come in that relatively short period of time. The tower, which was designed by architecture firm Sordo Madaleno and is set to built built in Monterrey, Mexico, features a slender form that gradually widens and tapers, much like the shape of a torso wrapped in fabric.
At 54 storeys, Constitución 999 will be the tallest tower in Monterrey. According to plans, the tower itself is set to house offices and a hotel on the lower half, while the upper half will be dedicated to residential space. Nearer to the ground, Constitución 999 will be surrounded by low rises that will hold commercial spaces, and those buildings will be topped with publicly accessible gardens.
Image Credit: Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Slender Skyscraper Designs
- There is an opportunity for architecture firms to develop new and unique designs for skyscrapers that challenge the traditional uniform design of buildings.
- Multi-functional Skyscraper Spaces
- There is an opportunity for real estate investors to build skyscrapers that serve more than one purpose, such as combining office space and residential space in one building.
- Publicly Accessible Skyscraper Spaces
- There is an opportunity for architecture firms to incorporate publicly accessible spaces, such as gardens, into their skyscraper designs.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can capitalize on developing new building designs that challenge the traditional uniformity of skyscrapers.
- Real Estate
- Real estate developers can capitalize on building multi-functional skyscrapers that serve more than one purpose.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- The incorporation of hotels in skyscrapers offers an opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry to attract more visitors.
