# Egg-Shaped Towers Planning Korea Envisions Egg-Shaped Architecture For the City of Paris By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planning-korea References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/new-paris-air-planning-korea/36165/) & [planningkorea](http://planningkorea.com/about/) Planning Korea has taken an ambitious stab at envisioning the kind of architecture it hopes could help transform Paris into the world's most sustainable city. Its concept -- called L'air Nouveau de Paris or 'New Paris Air' is pretty out there and consists of a [cluster of towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc) with egg-shaped heads. The complex comprises massive [egg-shaped metallic spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom) supported by long stems of different heights. The towers would include residential accommodation, office spaces, hotels and commercial facilities, with movement between each 'egg' made seamless by a network of interconnected bridges. Planning Korea does say these egg-inspired towers will be [eco-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza) although it hasn't exactly revealed how. This concept does seem pretty insane and alluring at the same time so it'll be interesting to see if it ever comes to fruition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 31% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** The creation of environmentally sustainable buildings or structures for cities, through the use of clean energy sources and materials. - **Mixed-use Developments:** The fusion of multiple types of spaces within a single structure to promote fluidity and interconnectivity between different lifestyles and industries. - **Iconic Design:** The creation of buildings or structures that have a distinct or recognizable appearance and contribute to the urban identity of a city. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** This industry could use the creation of eco-friendly and mixed-use developments to shake up the traditional approach to city planning. - **Hospitality:** The hotel industry could benefit from incorporating innovative ideas such as mixed-use designs and iconic buildings to attract more guests and enhance their experience. - **Environmental Sustainability:** This industry could use eco-friendly architecture as a way to promote green practices and achieve sustainable development goals for cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-side-up-extension.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Mass-Timber Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-games-office.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md)