# Blocky Urban Skyscrapers These Skyscrapers Allow For Wide Views and Ample Aesthetic Appeal By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2019-03-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-skyscraper References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/greenpoint-landing-towers-oma/58793/) & [oma.eu](https://oma.eu/) Dutch architectural firm [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blox-building) is renowned for its ability to construct skyscraper projects with aesthetic qualities inspired by human activities, and the upcoming Greenpoint Landing urban skyscrapers in New York City is set to be a testament to that. Set to be located on the Greenpoint waterfront of New York City's iconic Brooklyn district, this [urban skyscraper project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astra-skyscraper) comprises a pair of buildings whose shapes compliment each other and are intended to be reminiscent of a pair of dancing towers. In other words, each tower's narrow points correspond to the other tower's thicker points. Not only does this design make for a truly striking visual effect, it also has a practical impact in that the unabashedly blocky shapes allow for vast and efficient views of the New York skyline. Ultimately, this is an architectural project that goes to show that quirky aesthetics and functional advantages don't have to be mutually exclusive. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Aesthetic Skyscraper Design:** Opportunity to disrupt the architectural industry by combining unique aesthetics with functional advantages. - **Efficient Urban Views:** Opportunity to disrupt the real estate industry by prioritizing buildings that offer vast and efficient views of the city skyline. - **Harmonious Building Shapes:** Opportunity to disrupt the construction industry by focusing on building designs that complement and interact with each other. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to innovate by creating unique and visually appealing skyscraper designs. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to prioritize buildings that offer exceptional views as a key selling point. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to explore new building shapes and designs that interact and harmonize with each other. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brooklyn Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brook.md) - [Sail-Shaped Skyscapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympia-dumbo.md) - [Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selldorf-architects.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Glass-Clad Stacked Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/505-state-street.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Residential Tower Textured Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md)