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Sculptural Swedish Skyscrapers

The Polestar Tower Reaches Dramatic New Heights for Gothenburg

— June 19, 2014 — Art & Design
American firm SOM has coupled with Danish studio Entasis to design an epic skyscraper, titled the 'Polestar Tower,' for the city of Gothenburg, Sweden. The proposal features a design that will reach 230 meters high, more than twice as high as the city's current tallest building, the 100-meter Gothia New Tower.

Beyond the height, the design plan draws inspiration from "ribbons blowing in the wind," featuring a fluid, twisting design. The tower, which will be residential in function, will serve as the focal point amongst an assemblage of mid-rise buildings.

Beyond the single-storey flats and duplexes, the building will also accommodate a gym, residents' lounge, garden, rooftop observation deck and a restaurant that's open to the general public.

Trend Themes
1. Twisting High-rise Designs - Designing skyscrapers with fluid, twisting patterns to take advantage of a unique aesthetic view.
2. Vertical Mixed-use Developments - Integrating public spaces, social experiences, retail areas and fulfilling resident's needs in modern high-rise designs.
3. Residential Mega-towers - Developing towers with high-rise duplexes and single-storey flats with community gathering areas and lifestyle amenities.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate Development - Utilizing sculptural skyscrapers as a unique selling point for residential or mixed-use developments.
2. Hospitality and Entertainment - Employing the high sky views of these unique skyscrapers for observation decks and open-to-the-public restaurants.
3. Urban Design and Architecture - Creating visually distinctive and iconic buildings as landmarks to draw tourism and economic development in cities.
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