For the recent Zaabeel Park tall emblem structure design competition, Hongbo Lu entered a particularly interesting design entitled ‘Flying Colors of Dubai.’
‘Flying Colors of Dubai’ is made up of colorful flakes surrounding a twisted structure. While Hongbo Lu placed third in the Dubai design competition, his design is an incredibly futuristic but accessible design. Very cool!
Implications - A city's skyscrapers are instant landmarks that convey its economic success, technological prowess and innovative environment. Dubai is perhaps the most opulent example of this mass adoption of avant-garde architecture. Moving monoliths, vibrant exterior facades and mind-blowing design marked the many proposed edifices in Dubai before the recession hit and designers were forced to look in more lucrative markets.
Flaked Light Architecture
Hongbo Lu Proposes Flying Color Building for Dubai
Trend Themes
1. Colorful Flakes Architecture - Designing buildings with colorful flakes as a new way to create artistic and futuristic structures.
2. Accessible Futuristic Design - Creating accessible futuristic designs that can complement the environment without sacrificing accessibility.
3. Sustainable Tall Emblem Structures - Designing tall emblem structures that incorporate sustainability in their construction that can stand the test of time.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Construction - This provides an opportunity for the architecture industry to create unconventional designs that stand out and are also accessible.
2. Real Estate Industry - This offers an opportunity for the real estate industry to build sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures that can attract potential buyers.
3. Tourism Industry - This presents an opportunity for the tourism industry to showcase unique and futuristic architecture as part of the city’s attractions.