# Twisting Twin Towers The Coconut Grove Project Consists Of Two Twisting Glass Towers By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-towers References: [big.dk](http://www.big.dk) & [terragroup](http://www.terragroup.com/) Coconut Grove is a brand new condo development, located in Miami and constructed by the reputed Danish firm [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hungarian-natural-history-museum), that stands out for its unique design which features not one but two twisting glass towers that rise up to a considerably impressive height of 20 floors. In addition to being architecturally impressive, this glass tower development is also noteworthy because it is set to be Florida's first ever LEED Gold-certified residential building, which means that well over 30 percent of building materials incorporated recycled materials. Additionally, over 80 percent of discarded construction materials were also routed towards recycling. Designed for luxury living, the Coconut Grove condo tower project goes to show that luxury and visual impact can absolutely go hand-in-hand with eco-friendly and sustainable architectural principles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Eco-friendly Luxury Living:** The success of the Coconut Grove condo tower project proves that luxury and sustainability can coexist. - **Innovative Building Materials:** The fact that 30 percent of the construction materials used in Florida's first LEED Gold-certified residential building were recycled suggests a strong market for innovative and eco-friendly building materials. - **Twisting Tower Design:** The unique design of the Coconut Grove project, featuring two twisting glass towers, presents an opportunity for architects and developers to explore new and visually striking building designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** As the demand for eco-friendly and visually impressive buildings continues to grow, the real estate industry can capitalize on opportunities to construct innovative, sustainable buildings. - **Architecture:** With the success of the Coconut Grove project, architects have an opportunity to explore new and distinctive building designs that prioritize sustainability and visual impact. - **Construction:** The use of innovative and sustainable materials in the construction of the Coconut Grove project highlights a market for environmentally conscious building practices that construction companies can seek to meet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Miami Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/five-park-miami-beach.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Supertall Miami Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1201-brickell-bay-drive.md) - [Premium Sail-Shaped Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aston-martin-residences.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Tall Beachfront Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-motors.md)