Manhattan’s skyline is about to get thrown for a loop – literally. Plans have officially been unveiled to construct the world’s first U-shaped skyscraper in New York City, and it’s going to push the limits of architecture above the curve.
Read more This is The Big Bend, a revolutionary curved skyscraper to be built on New York City’s 57th Street
The structure, designed by Oiio Studio, uses space effectively with its unique U-shape…
But doesn’t skimp on capacity, and is simply built long, rather than tall
The Big Bend will, in fact, become the longest building in the world, surpassing even Dubai’s Burj Khalifa
It was designed to circumvent strict New York zoning laws, which limit the height of buildings in the city
The building will require an elevator system that curves and loops just like the tower
The construction date is unknown, but The Big Bend will take Manhattan’s skyline above the curve when it arrives
For greener skyscrapers check out the vertical gardens in China.
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