# Artful Transmission Towers The 'Land of Giants' Transform Electricity Pylons into Human Sculptures By Meghan Young | Published 2010-08-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-of-giants References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/08/giant-metal-peo.php) & [choishine](http://www.choishine.com/port_projects/landsnet/landsnet.html) I can't get over how majestic the 'Land of Giants' project is. Designed in rebuttal to NIMBY's stance against having transmission towers placed around residential areas, Choi + Shine architects have transformed the towers into [stunning sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-of-the-future). Awarded the 2010 Boston Society of Architects Unbuilt Architecture, the Land of Giants project will surely change the existing aesthetic of transmission towers -- as well as [residential discontent](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 89% | 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) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artful Transmission Towers:** Transforming transmission towers into artistic sculptures disrupts the traditional aesthetic of infrastructure. - **Residential Integration:** Designing transmission towers to blend harmoniously with residential areas challenges the NIMBY perspective and improves community acceptance. - **Architectural Innovation:** Using transmission towers as a canvas for artistic expression opens up opportunities for collaboration between architects and utility companies. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects can explore new possibilities by incorporating artistic elements in infrastructure projects like transmission towers. - **Energy and Utilities:** Utility companies can embrace creative design approaches to improve the visual impact of transmission towers. - **Community Development:** The integration of artful transmission towers in residential areas fosters a sense of pride and promotes urban beautification. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reanimated Power Plant Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manresa-island.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md) - [Community-Inspired Colorful Substations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brent-cross-town.md) - [Energy-Generating Park Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/energy-park.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Mountain-Top Lookout Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guard-patrol.md) - [Gas Rig Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/striking-art-installation.md) - [Solar-Lined Energy Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1.md)