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# Supertall Complex Pixelated Towers
Büro Ole Scheeren Completes the 2nd Tallest Thailand Building

By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-26 | World
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated-tower
References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/26/buro-ole-scheeren-mahanakhon-second-tallest-building-thailand/) & [buro-os](http://buro-os.com/opening-of-observation-deck-marks-completion-of-bu%CC%88ro-ole-scheerens-mahanakhon-tower-in-bangkok/)

This pixelated tower is sleek, elegant and exceptionally interesting. Completed by Büro Ole Scheeren, the structure features a [glass-floored observation deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sobha-skyparks) that will surely have visitors excited. The building is 77-storeys and 314 meters high. It has been recorded to be the second tallest building in Thailand. Appropriately dubbed 'MahaNakhon' — which translates to 'Great Metropolis,' the structure is a testimony to [rapid urban development](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north).

The observation deck definitely adds an agreeable feature to the pixelated tower. It offers 360-degree views across the city, given visitors access to a beautifully arranged urban layout. The glass deck is about 4.5 by 17.5 meters large and gives the public a breathtaking view that is observed from more than 300 meters high.

Photo Credits: Wilson Tungthunya, Srirath Somsawat

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.3/10
- Popularity: 57% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Pixelated Skyscrapers:** Innovative pixelated designs on skyscrapers to attract visitors with breathtaking views as observed from the MahaNakhon.
- **Glass-floored Observation Decks:** Adding glass-floored observation decks to skyscrapers could become a new popular feature for visitors to enjoy stunning aerial views.
- **Urban Development:** The MahaNakhon serves as an example of rapid urban development in Thailand and prompts reconsideration of traditional building designs.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture and Design:** Architects can consider incorporating pixelated designs and glass observation decks in their building projects.
- **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality industries can take advantage of glass observation decks in skyscrapers as a new offering to guests.
- **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can promote urban development by incorporating innovative building designs like the MahaNakhon.

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