Rezwan Ahmed
student
Leading University, Department of Architecture, Sylhet, Architecture, LU
Bangladesh
Architecture
Designing High Rise, as the most progressive direction of the academic is particularly focused on the use of innovative solutions. For me, high-rise buildings… more
Muzamil Mutalib
advisor
City University Malaysia
Malaysia
Lecturer specializing in Interior Design and Architecture, with a strong passion for blending… more
“The Energy Tree” is a compelling and poetic reinterpretation of the high-rise typology, drawing inspiration from one of nature’s most elegant vertical structures: the tree. This concept not only challenges conventional skyscraper design but elevates it—literally and metaphorically—by rooting it in the logic of nature and human interaction.
The design intelligently positions the base of the tower as an active urban ground an inviting retail and leisure hub that functions like the roots of a tree, absorbing and distributing urban energy. As the building ascends, it transitions seamlessly from public to private realms, much like how a tree branches out from a strong base into a more intimate canopy. This gradient of spatial privacy is both functional and symbolically rich, offering zones for relaxation, work and green interaction.
Technically, the proposal demonstrates a sound understanding of vertical zoning and user flow. The integration of gardens at varying heights and sky terraces introduces biophilic design elements that enhance both aesthetics and occupant well-being. The clear sectional drawings and programmatic breakdown reflect careful planning in circulation, service integration and spatial hierarchy.
Overall, “The Energy Tree” is a refreshing vision of how high-rises can grow organically within cities merging density with humanity and architecture with ecology. It is a statement of future-forward design rooted in timeless natural principles.