India-based multinational company Infosys, which specializes in software, information technology and business consulting, is set to erect the world's tallest free-standing clock tower at its campus in the palace city of Mysuru (Mysore) in the province of Karnataka in southern India.
This free-standing clock tower is set to occupy a physical footprint of 22 x 22 meters and will rise up to a height of 135 meters, making it comfortably the world's tallest free-standing clock tower. The 19-story tower will be constructed by Hafeez Contractor. The tower will be built in Neo-Gothic style and will bear a resemblance to the much shorter Big Ben.
This free-standing clock tower will combine traditional Neo-Gothic aesthetics with modern features such as a digital face clock and message-displaying screens, making it a unique addition to the Mysuru skyline.
What's Driving This Trend
- Neo-gothic Architecture
- The use of Neo-Gothic style in modern building design presents an opportunity for architecture and construction firms to innovate and revive historical styles.
- Digital Clock Displays
- The incorporation of digital clock displays in traditional clocks presents an opportunity for technology companies to provide new functionalities while preserving traditional aesthetics.
- Campus Landmarks
- The construction of landmark structures on corporate campuses presents an opportunity for businesses to create a unique identity and attract attention to their locations.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture and Construction
- Collaborating with traditional and technology companies, architecture and construction firms can lead Neo-Gothic and functional clock tower designs, changing the face of corporate campuses across the world.
- Technology
- Technology companies can take advantage of the union between old and new forms by providing display innovations for clock towers and other traditional structures.
- Corporate Campus Development
- Developers specializing in campus design and management can explore unique landmark structures, such as clock towers, to create greater differentiation and branding for commercial and residential property projects.
