Russian architect designs skyscraper tower shaped like a
cobra
Snake skyscraper intended to have 'nightclub or restaurant'
in its head
Designer hopes to entice developers in Asia or the Middle
East
A Russian architect has designed a skyscraper shaped like a
cobra, predicting that his snake-like tower to be built in a prominent Middle
Eastern city.
The majestic design features a round base to appear like a
serpent's body, as well as an open-mouthed head, set to house a terraced
'restaurant or nightclub'.
The aptly named 'Asian Cobra Tower' has been designed by
Monaco-based architect Vasily Klyukin, from Moscow.
The businessman and former banker claims his work is
'predicting the future', and his past creations have included yachts with
detachable jets.
The designer believes his snake tower would most likely
entice developers in cities in the Middle East and Asia, where snakes are
reportedly seen as a sign of wisdom.
'In Japan telling someone that he is a snake means a
compliment. In China snakes and dragons often mean the same,' Mr Klyukin
explains.
Included in the designs for the black and gold snake are
changeable lights that run right up the structure, and a diamond pattern on the
back to reflect Ying and Yang.
Mr Klyukin said: 'These buildings rise up proudly in columns
looking over cities or stand alone in the landscape.
'Either way, skyscrapers grab our attention and awaken our
consciousness, inspiring some and irritating others.
'These rising towers have changed cityscapes around the
world and have become the clearest reflection of cultural and economic progress
in the twentieth century.
'At times, it is skyscrapers that dictate the style of
business regions and even whole cities.
'Tourists, fascinated, would look at this immense cobra, its
jaws serving a terrace would be a restaurant or a night club and its body could
contain offices or apartments.
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