Studio DeciBel Architecture proposes a tall and super skinny triangular tower that has the potential to be Melbourne's tallest building. Occupying a small angled plot that equates itself to half a tennis court, the structure is definitely an instance where the architects at DeciBel got creative. The Magic Tower is envisioned to be 330 meters high and its slenderness ration is expected to be "off the charts." According to an interview with Dezeen and DeciBel Architecture's founder Dylan Brady, the "[it] pushes into around 26.6:1."
To create a secure framework for the proposed triangular tower, the studio utilized cutting-edge construction technology and high concept design — from "innovative new type of mass dampers" for sway-reduction to solar panels and rainwater gathering systems for consumption cutback.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Super Skinny Architecture
- Opportunity for the development of ultra-thin buildings that maximize limited space in urban areas.
- Cutting-edge Construction Technology
- Potential for the advancement of innovative techniques and materials to build tall and slender structures.
- Sustainable Building Solutions
- Chance to integrate renewable energy systems and rainwater harvesting in the design of high-rise buildings.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architectural firms to explore unconventional building designs and push the boundaries of traditional skyscrapers.
- Construction
- Potential for the construction industry to adopt cutting-edge technologies and materials to support the construction of super skinny towers.
- Renewable Energy
- Chance for companies in the renewable energy sector to develop and implement sustainable solutions for high-rise buildings.
