Sea Sponges Have Inspired a New Skyscraper Proposed for Vancouver
Many architects are inspired by nature, but few projects have dared to make a nearly manmade replica of its source. The upcoming 595 West Georgia Street, planned for downtown Vancouver, draws influence from sea sponges—specifically, the Venus’ flower basket found primarily in the nearby Pacific Ocean. (The species is viewed with such reverence that the creatives behind the design even attach an image of the critter in their press materials as a reference.)












































































