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# Intricate Transforming Towers
The Hydropolis Skyscraper Embodies and Elaborate Structure

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-06 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydropolis-skyscraper
References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2013/04/05/hydropolis/) & [design.upenn.edu](http://www.design.upenn.edu/)

The Hydropolis Skyscraper is a project proposed for a reclaimed land site at the Hong Kong harbor. For such a unique and challenging location, the building's aesthetic qualities are certainly representative of an unusual and intriguing design.

Lois Soo Kyung Suh and Yoonsun Hwang of PennDesign at the [University of Pennsylvania](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion) wanted to produce a piece of architecture that would express "attributes of the city at multiple economic and social scales and translations." The result was this dynamic highrise with a [complex facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) that changes shape and texture as it climbs. Where the edifice meets the water, the Hydropolis Skyscraper lays great roots with broad curvatures. The openings in the sculptural material appear to shrink down like tightened mesh at various points towards the tip.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Asia

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Dynamic Facade:** The trend of incorporating a complex and shape-shifting facade in architecture creates visually intriguing buildings.
- **Sculptural Material:** The trend of using sculptural materials in architecture allows for unique and eye-catching designs.
- **Transforming Structures:** The trend of creating buildings with transforming elements offers new possibilities for adaptive and interactive architecture.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Architecture:** In the architecture industry, there is an opportunity to explore and implement dynamic facades, sculptural materials, and transforming structures to create innovative and visually striking buildings.
- **Construction:** In the construction industry, there is potential for growth in projects that involve intricate and transforming architectural designs.
- **Real Estate:** In the real estate industry, there is a market for unique and visually appealing buildings with dynamic facades and sculptural materials.

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