The 'Blloku Cube' is a golden cubic building that is currently being erected in Tirana, Albania. The structure is seven-storey tall and its facade is particularly interesting. Designed by Stefano Boeri Architetti, the outer shell boasts a composition of "three-dimensional aluminum triangles, which will act as a sunscreen to shade its glazed walls."
When in contact with the sun, the golden facade of the cubic building has iridescent properties that add to the dynamic of its highly intricate facade. Stefano Boeri Architetti arranges the layout to be transitional and appropriate for the many activities the Blloku Cube is envisioned to house. From a shopping center on the lower floor and office spaces on the higher to a community-driven garden restaurant on the roof, the cubic golden building is aesthetically pleasing and functional.
What's Driving This Trend
- Geometry-inspired Facades
- Opportunity for architects and designers to create visually striking and functional building facades using geometric patterns and shapes.
- Iridescent Properties in Architecture
- Potential for architects to utilize materials that exhibit iridescent properties, creating visually captivating and dynamic building exteriors.
- Multifunctional Building Design
- Chance for architects and developers to design versatile buildings that can accommodate a range of activities and functions in a single structure.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of architecture through the incorporation of geometric facades, iridescent materials, and multifunctional designs.
- Construction
- Potential for disruptive innovations in construction techniques and materials to bring geometry-inspired facades, iridescent properties, and multifunctional designs to life.
- Real Estate Development
- Opportunities for disruptive innovation in real estate development by creating unique and highly desirable properties with visually striking and versatile buildings.
