A recent article in the Huffington Post unveiled what seems to be the future of architecture and of course it features a massive skyscraper in Dubai. Unlike other giant skyscrapers of a similar size, this one will have the ability for each individual floor to rotate 360 degrees. The 80 story skyscraper is envisioned by David Fisher of Dynamic Architecture. Each floor will complete a full rotation every 90 minutes or so. The building will also be “equipped with several giant wind turbines that generate electricity for tenants, and penthouse residents would be able to park their car at their apartments thanks to nifty lifts.”
Dubai seems to be the front runner for innovative architecture these days. Some of the biggest and most interesting buildings are located there including the worlds tallest in the Burj Khalifa. The skyscraper is 2,722 feet tall with 163 floors. The building isn’t just massive, but it looks like something you would see in a movie. Dubai is a hotbed for modern architecture. It is beautiful to see people come together to build such enormous buildings and in such grand fashion. Some other interesting buildings in the city include the Almas tower, Burj Al Arab, and the Princess Tower. Each building is over 1,000 feet tall and looks unlike any other structure in the world. Not only are they creating giant towers, they are also creating islands. The Jumeriah Palm is currently the largest man made island in the world.
The government in Dubai is looking to build a city that attracts more. They are trying to diversify their economy from the oil industry into a service and tourism oriented destination. This led to the property boom and in turn made Dubai one of the fastest growing cities in the world.
via Karen Jensen http://karenjensenpeoria.org/mind-boggling-architecture/
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