LAD Architecture has been commissioned to build 'The Stealth' shopping plaza in Rome, which will look like a Mastaba, or in other words an ancient Egyptian temple.
The design is slanted on the sides and comes up to form a flat roof. For the materials used, the facade is covered in a titanium metal, giving the building an air of mystery. This material used combined with the shape allows the structure to live up to its name, as it could be a piece of architecture from a spy movie. However, the only spying that will be done in here are those that are on the hunt for the best deals.
To access the building, people must enter through panels that lift upwards, which is quite an unconventional method of entering a shopping center.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Mastaba-shaped Architecture
- There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore the use of unconventional shapes and materials in building designs to create unique architectural experiences.
- Titanium Facade
- The use of titanium as a facade material presents an opportunity for innovation in creating visually striking and mysterious building exteriors.
- Unconventional Entry Methods
- Exploring unconventional methods of entering buildings, such as panels that lift upwards, can provide a new and memorable experience for visitors.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can explore new possibilities in creating unique and visually striking buildings by incorporating unconventional shapes and materials.
- Materials
- The materials industry can explore the use of titanium and other innovative materials to create visually striking and mysterious building facades.
- Retail
- Retailers can consider incorporating unconventional entry methods, such as lifting panels, to create a unique and memorable shopping experience for their customers.
