# Converging Tower Architecture 3XN Builds the Grove Towers in Mumbai By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grove-towers References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/3xn-grove-towers-mumbai-india-05-09-2014/) & [3xn](http://www.3xn.com/) The Grove Towers in [Mumbai](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office27) are extremely modern, and come together at the bottom in a seamless manner. According to DesignBoom, "the 78,000 square meter scheme references Indian nature, specifically its mangrove trees, with two towers that converge at the base of the design, housing the site’s retail outlets." When one looks at mangrove trees, it's easy to see this resemblance. The bottom of this tree species spans outwards, and when you have multiple trees in one spot the basis almost intertwine. Using this setting for inspiration in architecture is extremely clever, and works well with the design of the Grove Towers. While the bottom part of the structure will be used for retail purposes, the rest of the building will provide living space. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/3xn-grove-towers-mumbai-india-05-09-2014/), [3xn](http://www.3xn.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, 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 - **Converging Tower Architecture:** Opportunity for innovative designs that incorporate natural elements, such as trees, into building structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architectural Design:** Potential for architects to create unique and visually appealing structures inspired by nature. - **Real Estate Development:** Opportunity to attract customers with innovative and aesthetically pleasing residential and commercial spaces. - **Retail:** Potential to leverage unique architectural designs to create visually appealing and functional retail spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Curvaceous Brick Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asmalay.md) - [Mangrove Forest-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/once-upon-a-forest.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md)