# Rollercoaster Architecture The Escalator in the Umeda Sky Building Looks Like a Space RIde By Bianca | Published 2009-06-13 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escalator-umeda-sky-building References: [baraskit.se](http://www.baraskit.se/random/archive/54/impressive_building.html) Behold the Umeda Sky Building, an [architectural masterpiece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house) that is not only a marvel from the outside, but houses one of the most fabulous escalators in the world. The escalator in the Umeda Sky Building begins with a tunnel that looks like the beginning of an in-the-dark rollercoaster that you’d except would send you shrieking through the blacked-out paths on winding tracks. Baraskit says the Umeda Sky Building “consists of two 40-story towers that connect at their [two uppermost stories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capitamall-skyview), with bridges and an escalator crossing the wide atrium-like space in the center.” This is one escalator I don’t suggest trying to run backward on, but I do suggest journeying to the top if you’re ever in Osaka—the [view ofo the Umeda district](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis) is said to be tremendous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Experiential Architecture:** Architects can design buildings that are not just functional but also provide a unique experience to the users, by incorporating elements like rollercoaster escalators. - **Innovative Structural Design:** Structural engineers can leverage technology and creative thinking to make buildings more interesting, engaging, and efficient in their use of space. - **Sustainable Urban Development:** Cities can incorporate unique and eco-friendly buildings to promote sustainable urban development and enhance the attractiveness of their skylines. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage experiential design to create innovative and unique buildings that provide a memorable and enriching experience to their users. - **Structural Engineering:** Structural engineers can leverage innovative design to create more efficient and interesting buildings that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. - **Sustainable Development:** Cities can promote sustainable urban development by investing in unique and eco-friendly buildings that can enhance the livability and attractiveness of urban areas to residents and visitors alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Elevated Urban Skate Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Accessible Space Travel Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-elevator-concept.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Record-Breaking Skate Megaramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bulls-building-drop.md)