# Shell-Like Balcony Designs This Complex in Singapore Will Feature a Unique Balcony Design By Ell Smith | Published 2019-04-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-balcony References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/04/24/thomas-heatherwick-studio-eden-singapore/) & [heatherwick](http://www.heatherwick.com/) The view that balconies provide can be a huge draw for buyers, but [Heatherwick Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-british-school) is aiming to reverse this, by creating an apartment complex with a unique balcony design that'll leave on-lookers in awe of the architecture, rather than the view. The 20-storey tower is being built in Singapore, and while it's not complete, the studio released concept photos that illustrates the stunning creation. Dubbed [EDEN](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eden-rise-vertical), this complex was designed to serve as an [extension of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house), and features a shell-like balcony to achieve that. This balcony features three unique dips, a curved exterior, and will be filled with hanging plants, offering an infusion of nature that's not common in most metropolitan areas. Image Credit: Heatherwick Studio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing buildings that integrate natural elements, such as hanging plants, to create a more immersive and eco-friendly living experience. - **Balcony Redesign:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Rethinking traditional balcony designs to create visually appealing and architecturally unique structures that redefine the concept of outdoor spaces in urban environments. - **Aesthetic-focused Living Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing living spaces that prioritize aesthetics and architectural creativity, offering residents a visually stimulating and memorable living experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing innovative balcony designs to reshape the future of architectural aesthetics and bring nature-inspired elements into building structures. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating unique balcony designs into residential developments to attract buyers seeking distinct and visually striking living spaces. - **Landscape Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with architects to integrate greenery and hanging plants into balcony designs, revolutionizing the way outdoor spaces are utilized in urban environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-standard-singapore.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Wooden Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohlab.md) - [Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-british-school.md)