A Spanish architecture studio presents a revolutionary concept: inflatable skyscrapers

Halfway between utopia and art, the idea of ​​using inflatable skyscrapers seems crazy. But… they can also be useful.

He visual architecture studio based in Barcelona, JUICEhas surprised with a radical proposal: inflatable skyscrapers. He ensures that they are completely “sustainable”.

This peculiar research study JUICE is dedicated to the digital architectural visualization. It has been founded by Andre Sashko and Alessandro Lussignoli in Barcelona.

Inspired by classical knowledge and guided by a technological approach, they try to find new ways of perceiving architecture.

Are inflatable skyscrapers viable?

“Imagine towering skyscrapers rising like colossal balloons, transforming the city’s skyline with their imposing presence. Introducing the revolutionary concept of inflatable skyscrapers, where architectural wonders and sustainable innovation come together“, he explains in his presentation on Instagram.

First of all, it must be said that the photos you see here they are not real buildings, although they seem so. They are digital images created by JUICE with the help of artificial intelligence.

As they say, “It is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to photorealism is purely coincidental.“. You can see more examples of inflatable skyscrapers here:

The photos show us different proposals. From New York skyscrapers made of plastic and air with a classic look, to others that seem to be high wrapping around cement editions.

We can also see semi-floating constructions placed on other cement ones.

manufacture this type of inflatable skyscrapersit seems feasible. Today there are very light and resistant materials. Inflating them would take time, but it can be done. Technology allows it

The most interesting thing would be to find them useful. These curious skyscrapers They don’t seem suitable for people to live inside, or to set up professional offices.

But, as we see in the photos, they can be spectacular decorative and tourist elementsand even sporadic activities could be carried out inside.

Inflatable skyscrapers are a very curious idea. You just have to think about the possibilities. Will they jump one day from the digital image to reality?