# Highway-Avoiding Twisted Towers This Contorted Skyscraper Won the Future Project of the Year Award By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-11-06 | Updated 2015-11-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-tower References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/11/06/big-vancouver-house-skyscraper-tower-future-project-of-the-year-2015-world-architecture-festival/) & [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/) This twisted tower was designed by the [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion) (BIG) and is set to rise up, adjacent to an invisible highway, in Vancouver, Canada. The design is stunning and quite genius, as the building twists away from the highway so that none of the windows overlook the busy expressway. The 49-storey building will have apartments on top, with office, shops and restaurants in the lower nine floors. Winning the Future Project of the Year 2015 award at the World Architecture Festival, this twisted tower cleverly allows people living in a busy urban setting to avoid the ugly views they don't want to see. The BIG architects won this prestigious award because of the positive impact this design will have on municipality planning of the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Twisted Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create visually striking buildings that creatively integrate with their surroundings. - **Urban Privacy:** Opportunity to design buildings that shield residents from unwanted views and noises in urban environments. - **Future Project Design:** Opportunity to innovate and apply forward-thinking designs that positively impact future urban planning and development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to create innovative designs that enhance the urban landscape and improve quality of life for residents. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for developers to build and market unique properties that offer privacy and a unique living experience. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity for city planners to incorporate futuristic designs into their development plans, enhancing the overall urban environment and quality of life for residents. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Curved Sculptural Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alberni.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Highway-Side Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil-skyscraper.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md)