The WB1200 Stewart towers are an upcoming architectural project in Seattle that will focus on an eye-catching design that's incorporated with an unexpected detail between the twin skyscrapers.
The 48-story high-rise builds are characterized by their wavy appearance on the exterior, while the triangular shape of the land below allows for ample retail. The pinnacle of the design features a decommissioned Boeing 747 suspended between the towers that would function as usable space as well as a focal point for the courtyard below.
The WB1200 Stewart towers are the work of real estate development firm Wetsbank in partnership with Tokyo-based architecture firm OSO with design done by Henriquez Partners Architects. The towers are slated for completion at the end of 2022.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Aircraft Building Conversions
- Opportunity for architects and real estate developers to repurpose decommissioned airplanes for commercial spaces and iconic designs.
- Vertical Use of Space
- Opportunity to create unique office spaces and increase real estate value by incorporating suspended objects between skyscrapers.
- Retail Embedded in Architecture
- Opportunity to design buildings that incorporate retail space in unique and unexpected ways, such as using the triangular shape of a lot for retail below wavy skyscrapers.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Opportunity for architects to showcase creative designs that incorporate repurposed objects and innovative use of vertical space.
- Real Estate Development
- Opportunity for real estate developers to increase the value of their properties by incorporating unique and iconic designs that draw attention and tenants.
- Retail
- Opportunity for retailers to capitalize on unconventional spaces, such as those found underneath decommissioned airplanes and within unique architectural designs.
