Metaverse company Pax.world debuted a slew of metaverse social spaces that were designed by architecture studios Grimshaw, HWKN, WHY, and Farshid Moussavi. The collaboration testifies to the increasing involvement of design practices in the metaverse realm.
The metaverse social spaces were inspired by The Silk Road. This was an ancient trading route that enabled the transportation of goods between the Western world, the Middle East, and Asia. Specifically referring to "caravanserai" which were roadside inns on the Silk Road, the virtual community hubs were named "metaserai." These metaverse social spaces are a place where users can "trade, attend cultural events, and network."
The aesthetics of the metaserai are also quite interesting. For example, Grimshaw designed a rectangular futuristic container that floats, while HWKN created a hexagonal building in the desert.
Metaverse Social Spaces
Pax.world Partners with Design Studios to Create a Series of Social Spaces
Trend Themes
1. Metaverse Social Spaces - The increasing involvement of design practices in the metaverse realm presents opportunities for collaboration and cross-industry innovation.
2. Virtual Cultural Exchange - Creating social spaces in the metaverse that are inspired by historical trade routes presents opportunities for immersive cultural exchange experiences.
3. Futuristic Architecture in Virtual Spaces - Designing virtual structures with unconventional aesthetics presents opportunities for pushing the boundaries of traditional architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Collaborating with metaverse companies to design virtual spaces presents new opportunities for architecture firms.
2. Virtual Reality - The development of immersive social spaces in the metaverse presents opportunities for virtual reality companies to expand their offerings.
3. Cultural Events - Creating virtual social spaces that can host cultural events presents opportunities for event planning and production companies to expand into the metaverse market.