New York'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 modern architecture above the curve.
The Big Bend is an ambitious project being carried out by Oiio Studio, a world-renowned design team previously confronted by the city's land use restrictions. "If we manage to bend our structure instead of bending the zoning rules of New York we would be able to create one of the most prestigious New York skyscrapers in Manhattan," they wrote on their official website about their plan to circumvent the laws by building longest instead of tallest building.
If carried out successfully, The Big Bend will end up becoming the longest building in the world, surpassing even Dubai's Burj Khalifa in total length. The skyscraper will require an elevator system that can travel in loops and curves to scale its unique shape, which sounds somewhat like a rollercoaster. We don't yet know when to expect this world wonder on 57th Street which will alternate the familiar city skyline, but we're bending over backwards to stay patient.
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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
