Super Kampong 2050: Towards a self-sufficient vertical urbanism in Singapore
Trinity Riverfront Proposal by Stoss+SHoP Architects Trinity Riverfront [Infrastructure, Planning, Urbanism, Public, Waterfront]. (n.d.). Retrieved May 2, 2016, from http://www.stoss.net/projects/27/trinity-riverfront/
1.2 POWER OF HIGH-RISES High-rises are usually built for its economic status, showing off the city’s power. If we look at the construction of high-rises from the past to our present day, we can see Man’s continual desire to reach the skies. Across successful and thriving countries, high-rises are used to brand cities by having a signature skyline that helps in the country’s economy stability. However, these powerful high-rises have all been constructed based on the economy being the driver and once again, isolating the community that lives and works within it. Thus, there should be a change as to how high-rises are being built - to balance the efficiency of its land usage, its economic returns as well as to integrate the community within. (left) Supertall buildings (300m+) by location each decade Busenkell, M., & Schmal, P. C. (2010). Best High-Rises 2010 / The International Highrise Award 2010. Berlin: Jovis.
Average height of the 100 tallest buildings each decade Busenkell, M., & Schmal, P. C. (2010). Best High-Rises 2010 / The International Highrise Award 2010. Berlin: Jovis.
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