zumo's AI-generated series imagines 'green' inflatable skyscrapers

zumo transforms skylines with inflatable skyscrapers

Giant inflated skyscrapers tower above the skyline to transform the urban cityscape as we know it in this surreal AI-generated series by research-based practice ZUMO. The towers, rendered by Midjourney, are constructed from lightweight and flexible materials, rising like colossal balloons. From New York to Tokyo, and London to Dubai, the monuments envision the future of global cities and are designed to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our dynamic lifestyles. Further, symbolizing a shift towards innovative and futuristic yet sustainable architecture, they are powered by renewable energy and sit with a reduced carbon footprint while paving the way for greener living.

inflatable skyscraper in Paris | all images courtesy of ZUMO

modular and versatile, they embody renewable energy

Using Midjourney, Barcelona-based ZUMO delves beyond visualizing familiar, tangible spaces to imagine a surreal concept that unites monumental architecture and sustainable innovation. The Inflatable Skyscrapers harness the power of air to reach unprecedented structural heights, and easily deflate to become compact and transportable. They can be easily moved around and installed, allowing cities to quickly respond to urban development demands and to build with versatility. With their modular design, they can serve as temporary event spaces, emergency shelters, or even as mobile observation decks.

inflated skyscrapers tower above the skyline to transform the urban cityscape as we know it | rising above Rome

constructed from lightweight and flexible materials | a new monument in Beijing

ZUMO imagines cities adapted to the ever-changing needs of our dynamic lifestyles | New York

Dubai’s iconic skyline reimagined

the concept unites monumental architecture and sustainable innovation | London

Tokyo

Barcelona

project info:

name: Inflatable Skyscrapers: The Future of Global Cities
designer: ZUMO

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom