Trend Hunter was recently referenced on CNN within a feature about the soon-to-be completed Shanghai International Cruise Terminal.
Though much dispute has occurred in regards to the terminal's colorful appearance, Shanghai residents cannot deny that this piece of architecture is a great step towards a greener future due to its sustainable properties.
The terminal has already been the butt of jokes, mostly by bloggers knocking its cartoonish contours, child-friendly candy colors and ill-planned location.The local blog Shanghaiist called it an “architectural horror†and trendhunter.com likened it to “Eggchitecture.â€
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Colorful Architecture
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate vibrant colors and unconventional designs in architectural projects.
- Sustainable Properties
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative building materials and technologies that contribute to a greener and more sustainable future.
- Criticism and Controversy
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or solutions that address and mitigate the negative impact of public criticism on architectural projects.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture and Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the architectural industry with unconventional designs, sustainability-focused solutions, and improved perception management strategies.
- Construction and Building Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop eco-friendly construction materials and technologies that align with sustainable architecture trends.
- Online Media and Blogging
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative blogging platforms or media strategies that either leverage or mitigate the power of public opinion in shaping architectural perceptions.
