Hong Kong's PleXus Tower Looks Like Something Right Out Of Tron
Apr 07, 2014 21:09
Do these conceptual designs for Hong Kong's PleXus tower remind you of a Tron-like world? Will it ever be built?
Designed to fit into the banks of West Hong Kong Harbor, the strange architecture will have pods bridged together by pipelines over the water. More from Yanko Design:
The PleXus Tower was conceived as a segmented but highly connected network of major transportation functions, as well as a conventional housing program. The shift in the way the tower design is read, as well as in the functionality of each segment, provides greater programmatic control. Residences are accessible yet private, parking is convenient, and circulation through the ground-level public space provokes interest. At night, lights will glow from the panels, reminding us of the connections these segments share as well as blending in with Hong Kong's unique night skyline.
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