Japanese designers are now planning an offshore magacity that could house close to a million people. The design is a giant pyramid in which up to 24 80-story buildings could be suspended from the roof. People could zoom between the buildings in a network of tubes.
While the project itself looks awe inspiring, one of the biggest threats continues to be the tsunami risk.
Implications - With population growth occurring at a substantial rate, particularly in South East Asia and India, alternatives to city living are growing in numbers. The construction of these shelters, subcities and architecturally unique megacities that can house large numbers of people is a direct result of population growth occurring faster than resource production.
Offshore Megacity
The Great Pyramid of Tokyo
Trend Themes
1. Offshore Megacity - Opportunity for designing and constructing architecturally unique megacities to accommodate rapidly growing populations.
2. Alternative City Living - Emerging trend of exploring alternatives to traditional urban living due to fast population growth and limited resources.
3. Tsunami Resilient Architecture - Growing demand for architectural designs that can withstand and mitigate the risks of natural disasters like tsunamis.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Design - Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and resilient structures for offshore megacities and alternative city living.
2. Construction - Demand for construction companies to build large-scale offshore megacity projects and alternative living spaces.
3. Urban Planning - Need for urban planners to develop sustainable and resilient urban environments to accommodate growing populations and mitigate natural disaster risks.