# Sculptural Swedish Skyscrapers The Polestar Tower Reaches Dramatic New Heights for Gothenburg By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-tower References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/18/som-entasis-polestar-tower-skyscraper-gothenburg/) & [som](http://www.som.com/expertise/services/architecture) American firm [SOM](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitra-2). Beyond the single-storey flats and duplexes, the building will also accommodate a gym, residents' lounge, garden, [rooftop observation deck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven) and a restaurant that's open to the general public. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Twisting High-rise Designs:** Designing skyscrapers with fluid, twisting patterns to take advantage of a unique aesthetic view. - **Vertical Mixed-use Developments:** Integrating public spaces, social experiences, retail areas and fulfilling resident's needs in modern high-rise designs. - **Residential Mega-towers:** Developing towers with high-rise duplexes and single-storey flats with community gathering areas and lifestyle amenities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate Development:** Utilizing sculptural skyscrapers as a unique selling point for residential or mixed-use developments. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** Employing the high sky views of these unique skyscrapers for observation decks and open-to-the-public restaurants. - **Urban Design and Architecture:** Creating visually distinctive and iconic buildings as landmarks to draw tourism and economic development in cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Sail-Shaped Skyscapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-dumbo.md) - [Future Urban Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astra-skyscraper.md) - [Nature Hyperboloid Observation Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/observation-tower-krven.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md)