Promoting Freedom for Creative Architecture
Futuristic towers are a kind of architecture that combines luxury and modernity. They use the latest technologies and are characterized by their unconventional design. Their structures are meant to be visually appealing and fit in with the surrounding environment. Among the most iconic futuristic buildings are the Guggenheim Museum in New York and the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
The concept behind futuristic architecture has been around since the 1960s. The atomic age, car culture, and enthusiasm for space led architects to develop buildings with unique shapes and advanced materials. As a result, neo-futuristic architecture emerged in the 1970s and 1980s. This period saw the development of new forms of architecture, such as Googies. Neo-futuristic architecture is also defined by its use of technologically advanced materials.
Futuristic architecture is also used as a way to pay tribute to nature. For example, the Biotic Arch skyscraper in China is designed to provide breathable air. It utilizes wind energy to generate electricity and absorbs carbon dioxide from the city's air. Moreover, its design incorporates natural ventilation and a rainwater recycling system.
Aside from its innovative features, the Biotic Arch also makes use of its solar energy to create energy. This technology reduces carbon emissions and eliminates artificial cooling. Moreover, the building's heliostat system, a large panel of motorised mirrors, reflects sunlight into the street. When illuminated, the heliostat becomes a canvas for an LED light show.
The Biotic Arch also features a unique structure, a double skin facade that rotates 4.5 degrees on each floor. This creates a unique twisting shape that enhances window views and allows for 270-degree perspectives. In addition, the building's sustainability features include a rainwater recycling system and vertical chimneys that allow for natural ventilation.
The AI x Future Cities project is another example of the use of futuristic architecture in a real-world setting. Using an AI imaging tool, the architects and computational designers have generated a series of images that illustrate the possibility of sustainable infrastructure in a utopian future. Among other designs, the project envisions biophilic air-purification towers that are clad with algae. These buildings are part of a series that proposes to create a utopian city where green spaces are protected and sustainable architecture is the norm.
An architect and a computational designer have worked together to create futuristic towers that combine sustainability with luxury. A number of their projects were developed as part of a competition. One of the winning proposals is the OCULIS redevelopment plan, which organizes its design elements in an elegant proposal. Located in the Western Guangzhou area, the new urban district is located near the Guangshen Expressway. By combining different functional programs, the masterplan creates an efficient high-density infrastructure.
Istanbul's futuristic 369-meter-tall new telecommunication tower is another example of the combination of elegance and beauty. Located on the city's downtown peninsula, the telecommunication building features a complex geometric form that includes vertical fins and a glass facade. Moreover, its silhouette changes with different perspectives, showcasing the progress of the megacity.
