# Otherworldly Eroding Architecture The Oxymoron Skyscraper Explores the Paradox of Solidity By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxymoron-skyscraper References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2013/11/14/oxymoron/) & [linkedin](http://www.linkedin.com/pub/luca-pedrielli/6a/866/207) One of the most basic lessons that you're learn in an architectural lecture is that the absence of material deserves as much attention as the physical structure of an edifice. The Oxymoron skyscraper study really digs deep into this solid and void relationship with influential roots in the geology of the planet. Luca Pedrielli proposes this [tower for Shenzhen, China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780), looking like something out of science fiction. It's irregular in both form and surface and appears somehow both [futuristic and incredibly organic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts). The designer speaks of his project as a contradiction. The Oxymoron skyscraper manifests as "erosion, a sort of creative destruction, the construction of space through matter subtraction." It is a backwards and compelling way of approaching the [art and science of building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe, 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 - **Erosion Architecture:** Architecture that prioritizes absence of material as much as physical structure, creating futuristic and organic-looking buildings. - **Creative Destruction:** The concept of building through matter subtraction creates new opportunities for architects and builders to challenge traditional structures. - **Irregular Form Architecture:** Breaking away from traditional form and function in architecture creates unique and bold buildings that challenge the norm and drives innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The industry can embrace creative destruction and implement erosion architecture in building design to create unique structures. - **Construction:** The construction industry can partner with architects to challenge traditional forms of buildings by promoting erosion architecture and irregular form in structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can leverage erosion architecture and unique building designs to attract buyers and renters who crave unique and innovative living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Sculptural Ruin Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns.md) - [Material-Accented Dreamscape Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamscape-exhibit.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md)