# Neo-Gothic Clock Towers This Free-Standing Clock Tower Will Be Erected In Southern India By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-02-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freestanding-clock-tower References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/infosys-worlds-largest-clock-tower/41757/) & [infosys](https://www.infosys.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) will be constructed by Hafeez Contractor. The tower will be built in [Neo-Gothic style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-fenchurch-street-project) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [White 3D-Printed Tower Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tor-alva.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Sculptural Public Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-house.md) - [Eiffel Tower-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eiffel-tower-lego.md) - [Heritage Tower Suspensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-fenchurch-street-project.md) - [Cube-Shaped Skyscraper Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mukaab.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md) - [Wireless Clock Charger Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenith-clock.md)