# Otherwordly Architecture Space Age Designs for Here and Now by Irina Laur By Alex Scott | Published 2010-01-14 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otherworldly-architecture References: [darkroastedblend](http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2007/03/amazing-ufo-shaped-building-to-be-built.html) & [expert.ru](http://www.expert.ru/articles/2007/03/23/galaktika_photo_1/) If you’ve been visiting Moscow lately (who hasn’t) and thought it was being over thrown by extraterrestrials, don’t fret, it's just the latest piece of [otherworldly architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astra-skyscraper) being built in the city. This building will be [floating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) (more or less) over a busy intersection in Moscow and will be home to a [hotel, a shopping mall, restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii) and of course, many parking lots. Conceived and designed by Irina Laur, it is set to be as large as 213,000 sq meters and be finished by the end of 2010 if all goes right. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Architecture:** Explore futuristic architectural designs that push the boundaries of traditional construction methods. - **Mixed-use Structures:** Discover the rise of mixed-use structures that combine hospitality, retail, and entertainment in one complex. - **Urban Development:** Witness the transformation of urban landscapes through innovative architectural projects that redefine city skylines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create cutting-edge designs and revolutionize the built environment. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovations in the hospitality industry with the introduction of unique hotel concepts within unconventional structures. - **Real Estate:** Innovative real estate opportunities in urban development, leveraging mixed-use structures to maximize space and create vibrant city hubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md) - [Moon-Bound Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonhouse-project.md)