# Building Block Skyscrapers Hans Hollein's SBF Tower is Precariously Original By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbf-tower References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/08/03/sbf-tower-by-hans-hollein/) & [hollein](http://www.hollein.com/) Featuring an alternating floor plan reminiscent of the Jenga game, I am not sure how safe I would feel working in this Han Hollein's SBF Tower. Although semi-frightening, the SBF Tower undeniably has a beautiful and highly original outlook. The [alternating open-air terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) and [hanging gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza) bring an element of nature which is lost in most [office buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks). Check out the featured gallery to see more photos of this interesting piece of architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternating Floor Plan:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing buildings with alternating floor plans to create unique and visually striking architectural structures. - **Open-air Terraces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating open-air terraces in office buildings to provide employees with access to nature and improve their well-being. - **Hanging Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing hanging gardens in skyscrapers to enhance the aesthetic appeal, promote sustainability, and improve air quality. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionizing traditional architectural designs by incorporating unconventional floor plans and integrating nature-inspired elements. - **Real Estate Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique selling points for commercial real estate properties by incorporating innovative features like open-air terraces and hanging gardens. - **Urban Planning Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Redefining urban landscapes by designing skyscrapers that blend nature and architecture seamlessly, creating a harmonious environment for inhabitants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md) - [Timber Nature Reserve Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout-tower.md)