# Star-Shaped Eco Towers The Taiwan Tower Symbolises The Spirit Of Taiwan By manzil | Published 2010-11-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-taiwan-tower References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/taiwan_conceptual_tower_by_ooda_ooiio/) Portuguese architect firm [OODA Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower) together with the Spanish and American studio OOIIO, have designed and proposed a stunning [350 meters tall tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safdie-architects-1) “The Taiwan Tower”, for the city of Taichung, that symbolizes the spirit of Taiwan. This star shaped tower combines Taiwan's diamond industry with the Eiffel Tower and traditional origami, while the shape reflects Taiwan's star-shaped flag. The Taiwan Tower is designed to utilize [sustainable energy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tower-1) and the building includes offices, museum, conference center, fitness, sky lobbies, retail and educational centers. The design of “The Taiwan Tower” also won an award at he Taiwan Tower Conceptual Design International Competition. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Activity: 1% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Energy:** Opportunity to develop innovative technologies and solutions for harnessing sustainable energy in architectural designs. - **Diamond Industry:** Potential for disruption in the diamond industry by incorporating its aesthetics and symbolism into architectural designs. - **Origami-inspired Designs:** Emerging trend of incorporating origami-inspired designs in architectural projects, allowing for unique and visually appealing structures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore and implement sustainable energy solutions and incorporate symbolism from different industries in their designs. - **Renewable Energy:** Growing demand for renewable energy solutions presents an opportunity for companies to collaborate with architects in designing and constructing sustainable buildings. - **Luxury & Lifestyle:** Innovative architectural designs inspired by traditional industries like diamond can create unique luxury products and experiences for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Park Library Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary.md) - [Taiwan Coastal Bridges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-danjiang-bridge.md) - [Low-Carbon Biomimetic Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonkin-liu.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md)