# Thrill Ride-Topped Ultra-High Skyscrapers The Torch is to Include a Thrill Ride Over Manhattan By Amy Duong | Published 2025-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-torch References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/06/05/the-torch-supertall-skyscraper-thrill-ride/)  The up and coming [New York supertall skyscraper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-abidjan) dubbed the Torch is undergoing construction by studios ODS and SLCE. It is defined by its spiraling torch which is seen at the crown and planned to hold a thrill ride over the busy city. The idea is developed by Extell and this was unveiled in a book by [Rizzoli](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-coffee-table-book) last year. The studio explained in the Rizzoli book, it is "Inspired by the iconic tops of the city's most famous buildings, the Torch makes a bold statement while adding to the city's skyline." The Torch is described by [ODA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam) as "one-of-a-kind experience, amusement park style, giant drop ride that slowly ascends 300 feet in glass tubes before releasing to a free fall." Image Credit: CrossingLights via Wikimedia ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 42% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Experiential Skyscraper Design:** Skyscrapers incorporating thrilling experiences into their structure transform the traditional function of high-rise architecture, creating novel attractions that boost urban tourism and redefine cityscapes. - **Urban Amusement Integration:** Integrating amusement park-style rides into urban environments merges entertainment with daily life, providing unique leisure opportunities that attract diverse audiences and stimulate local economies. - **Vertical Adventure Tourism:** Adventure tourism in urban settings, facilitated by skyscrapers, offers a new frontier for thrill-seekers, blending breathtaking views with adrenaline-inducing activities in previously untapped vertical spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry shifts towards more innovative designs that include unique elements like thrill rides, pushing the envelope of building functionality. - **Urban Entertainment:** Urban entertainment evolves with the addition of high-altitude attractions in city structures, enhancing the allure of metropolitan areas as vibrant hubs of activity and fun. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Incorporating thrill rides into skyscrapers presents the tourism and hospitality sector with cutting-edge attractions that drive destination appeal and visitor engagement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Sail-Shaped Skyscapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-dumbo.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Expansive NYC Tower Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supertall-skyscraper-1.md) - [Glass-Clad Stacked Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-state-street.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md)