# Luminous Free-Form Buildings This Dubai Architecture is a Stunning Cube that Radiates at Night By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2013-10-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-architecture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/zaha-hadid-the-opus-building-me-by-melia-hotel-dubai-10-07-2013/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/opus-office-tower/) The Opus Office Towers will be the latest [Dubai architecture innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cest-ici-design). Designed by architectural mastermind Zaha Hadid, the design is part of a much larger, grand-scale urban project for Dubai. The building is comprised of two separate structures: columns that are connected by a low-level podium base. The intention is for the building to resemble a “[single cube eroded](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube) by a free-form void, which appears to ‘hover’ about ground-level.” The building achieves the monolithic cube look in the daytime; however, at night, the [glass façade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) offers a reflected, pixelated effect. The nighttime lights turn this already impressive structure into an eye-catching, luminous erection. Hadid has outdone herself with this spectacular, architectural work of art. The dazzling design of the Opus Towers is visible from great distances. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/zaha-hadid-the-opus-building-me-by-melia-hotel-dubai-10-07-2013/class=FourteenG), [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/opus-office-tower/class=FourteenG) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Luminous Free-form Buildings:** Opportunities for innovative building designs that utilize glass facades and nighttime lighting to create eye-catching structures. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** The architectural industry can explore new possibilities in creating visually stunning buildings that make use of glass facades and creative lighting designs. - **Urban Development:** Urban planning and development can benefit from incorporating unique and visually striking buildings into large-scale projects, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Pearl-Inspired Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md)