# Luxe Cubic Office Towers Skidmore Owings and Merrill's Building Boasts a Contemporary Design By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-tower References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/19/the-porch-som-330-north-green-street-west-loop-chicago-renderings/) & [som](http://www.som.com/) Architecture firm Skidmore Owings and [Merrill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-bridge) reveals its plans for an office tower in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. The [cube-shaped glass building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ndarja) will be a home to workplaces, as well as luxurious amenities. The studio visualizes a five-storey-high [open-air deck for lounging and relaxation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system). "Carved out of the facade" of the office tower, the luxe architectural feature will offer a breathtaking vantage point to the West Loop neighborhood. While the ground floor will be host to an event space— the "educatorium," Skidmore Owings and Merrill will install a tennis court, as well as a luxurious restaurant and bar for the office tower. People will be able to engage in a friendly match and other patrons can witness it or simply sit on the porch, huddled over a central fire place. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxury Office Amenities:** As office spaces become more competitive, businesses could differentiate themselves by incorporating unique and luxurious amenities such as tennis courts, bars, and restaurant for their employees and clients. - **Open-air Office Spaces:** With the creation of an open-air deck for lounging and relaxation, architects and designers could be inspired to create more office spaces that incorporate outdoor spaces for people to work and socialize. - **Innovative Office Design:** As co-working spaces gain popularity, businesses could stay competitive by investing in innovative and contemporary office designs that prioritize both functionality and aesthetic appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Commercial Real Estate:** Real estate developers could take advantage of the trend towards luxurious and innovative office spaces by creating more properties with unique amenities and designs that appeal to businesses. - **Hospitality:** The trend towards incorporating luxurious amenities such as bars and restaurants into office spaces could provide opportunities for the hospitality industry to partner with businesses in offering unique event spaces and services. - **Architecture & Interior Design:** As businesses seek out more innovative and attractive office spaces, architects and interior designers could develop new strategies and designs for creating office spaces that prioritize both functionality and aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Black Terracotta Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/287-building.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Law Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sid-lee-architecture1.md) - [Stepped Office Blocky Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landsec.md) - [Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carr.md)