# Vertical Recreation Towers The Vertical Times Offers Living and Workspace in Crowded Cities By M | Published 2016-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowded-cities References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/vertical-times-100architects-times-square-nyc-04-12-2016/) & [100architects](http://100architects.com/) New York City might be one of the most crowded cities in the world, making the issue of population density a great one when it comes to discussing living and workspaces. Design firm 100architects recently put together a conceptual design called the Vertical Times that offers a [cylindric skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom) in Times Square engineered for recreational use. The unique style of the building with circular levels maximizes on vertical space without taking up too much space at the base. The Vertical Times' design is founded on the idea of using as little floor space as needed, while maximizing the building's upright layout. The tower features a metallic beam that runs through the centre connecting various circular levels together. The levels can be used to accommodate housing, offices or recreational space in a busy, urban setting. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/vertical-times-100architects-times-square-nyc-04-12-2016/), [100architects](http://100architects.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vertical Skyscrapers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing skyscrapers with a cylindrical layout and circular levels to optimize vertical space in crowded cities. - **Maximizing Floor Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating building designs that use as little floor space as needed, while maximizing the building's upright layout. - **Multi-purpose Buildings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing buildings that can accommodate housing, offices, and recreational space in a busy, urban setting. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing innovative designs and concepts for vertical skyscrapers and maximizing floor space in crowded cities. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring the potential of multi-purpose buildings that can meet the demands of both residential and commercial spaces in urban areas. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating vertical recreation towers into urban planning strategies to address population density and optimize land usage in crowded cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Stacked Cylindrical City Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oopen.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Metal Tower Residential Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one-expansion.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md)