At first glance, I would expect the 23 De Enero Caracas, Venezuela building to collapse on its teetering head. Unlike the Leaning Tower of Pisa, which The Design Blog compares it to, each tier gets significantly larger the higher it gets, leaving only one edge to keep it together.
Designed by Desitecture, the 23 De Enero Caracas building reaches 180-stories high, creating micro-communities for less fortunate individuals. If improving the lives of others is the main focus on this design, than surely they would take care to create something pretty darn sturdy.
Leaning Tower Architecture
23 De Enero Caracas Seems to Defy Physics
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Leaning Architecture - There is a trend towards designing buildings that lean vertically, defying physics and creating unique structural challenges.
2. Micro-community Design - There is a trend towards designing buildings that create micro-communities for specific populations, such as the less fortunate.
3. Innovative Structural Stability - There is a trend towards developing innovative ways to ensure the structural stability of tall and unconventional buildings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can explore and experiment with vertical leaning designs and innovative ways to ensure stability.
2. Community Development - The community development industry can leverage micro-community designs to create inclusive and supportive environments.
3. Construction - The construction industry can adopt innovative construction techniques to accommodate vertical leaning architectures that defy traditional norms.