# Polygonal Skyscraper Facades Poly International Plaza has a Complex, Geometrical Facade By Joey Haar | Published 2017-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poly-international-plaza References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/877278/poly-international-plaza-som) Poly International Plaza, a new skyscraper in Beijing, is inspired by [Chinese paper lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-paper-umbrella). The office building features a [complexly three-dimensional facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) with massive, folded, rhomboid windows that are angled to let in light at every time of the day. The Poly International Plaza facade is directly inspired by a folding technique used on paper lanterns. The diagrid pattern can be created with paper by folding it into a cylinder and impressing the tessellating parallelograms evenly across the surface. Though Poly International's facade is made from concrete and glass, it nonetheless gives off a lightness reminiscent of paper. An added benefit of the structural design is that it opens up the buildings interior. The unique structure allows for a [column-free interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north), expanding range of movement and interior space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Polygonal Skyscraper Facades:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new architectural designs that incorporate complex, three-dimensional facades inspired by unconventional concepts. - **Folding Techniques in Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying folding techniques used in traditional crafts to create unique and visually striking building facades. - **Column-free Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing structural designs that maximize interior space by eliminating columns and allowing for greater flexibility in space utilization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative facade designs and interior layouts to redefine the skyline and visual landscape of cities. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing new building methods and materials to create complex and visually appealing skyscraper facades. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing flexible and column-free interiors that optimize space utilization and enhance the functionality and aesthetics of buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Recycled Glass Retail Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-shanghai.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md)