# Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions Studio Libeskind Designs an Extension of the Boerentoren Tower By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/23/studio-libeskind-boerentoren-tower-renovation-antwerp/) & [libeskind](https://libeskind.com/)  Polish-American architect Daniel Libeskind of Studio Libeskind designs a new [modern extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirius-building) to the notable Boerentoren tower located in Antwerp, Belgium. This tower is transforming into a 'public space for art' and it was announced by the studio to a Flemish broadcaster VRT, stating that "In its day the Boerentoren was an unprecedented [art deco design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uxbridge-bower), just like the Empire State Building in New York, where I live. It was a private building with flats and offices. Today we are transforming the entire complex into a public space for art." The restoration work has begun and notably, it will not exceed the cathedral height. It will also add a [glass tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1) to the back side of the elevated surface. Image Credit: Studio Libeskind ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Art Deco Revival:** Opportunities to modernize classic art deco design styles for new builds. - **Public Space Investment:** Urban areas are seeing more investment in public art and cultural spaces. - **Architectural Restoration:** Restoration work to modernize historical buildings is on the rise. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to create visually striking designs for historical restorations. - **Art & Culture:** Increased investment in public art spaces is creating new opportunities for artists and cultural institutions. - **Real Estate:** Developers can capitalize on the trend of modernizing historical buildings into public art spaces to attract new tenants and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Social Housing Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-at-sumner-houses.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Metal Tower Residential Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one-expansion.md) - [Riverside Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekyra-flowers.md) - [Belgian Townhome Timber Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kasteel.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md) - [Interconnected Brick-Clad Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-chipperfield-architects.md) - [Retro Geometric Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octagon-house.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md)