The Granada Science Park is an Angled Marvel
Going Like Sixty — December 13, 2008 — Art & Design
References: parqueciencias & designboom
The Granada Science Park in Spain needed an addition, so they looked to Carlos Ferrater and Jimenez Braza to make it happen. From the top, the building looks like a bunch of ski slopes or skateboard ramps. Below each is a 'program container' for the exhibits and functions that occur at that portion of the science park. The result is a building with huge flexibility and stunning good looks.
Implications - Due to overworked schedules and tedious day-to-day responsibilities, many consumers no longer have the time to spend outdoors and participating in energetic activities. Businesses that can provide consumers with similar experiences or feelings in an urbanized dwelling will appeal to many as it will contribute to restoring disconnected feelings from the environment.
Implications - Due to overworked schedules and tedious day-to-day responsibilities, many consumers no longer have the time to spend outdoors and participating in energetic activities. Businesses that can provide consumers with similar experiences or feelings in an urbanized dwelling will appeal to many as it will contribute to restoring disconnected feelings from the environment.
Trend Themes
1. Ski Slope Architecture - Ski slope-inspired architecture with program containers has disruptive potential in the education and entertainment industries.
2. Flexible Buildings - Flexible and modular building designs have the potential to disrupt the architecture and construction industries.
3. Urban Recreation - Incorporating recreation and outdoor-themed spaces in urban environments presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry.
Industry Implications
1. Education and Entertainment - Ski slope-inspired architecture with program containers presents an opportunity for immersive and flexible learning and entertainment experiences.
2. Architecture and Construction - Flexible and modular building designs have the potential to revolutionize the way buildings are designed and constructed.
3. Real Estate - Incorporating outdoor and recreational spaces in urban real estate developments could help to attract a wider range of potential buyers or renters.
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