# Stacked Box Achitecture The 51-1 Arquitectos Museum Addition Gives History a Makeover By Alex Scott | Published 2010-03-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/51-1-arquitectos-museum-addition References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/03/15/modern-art-museum-of-medellin-by-51-1-arquitectos/) & [51-1](http://www.51-1.com/) Designed for the [Modern Art Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzej-lah) in Medellin, Colombia, the 51-1 Arquitectos [museum addition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum) features what looks like an [impossible structure with seperate blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-triennale-museum) running off of each other at all kinds of odd angles. It will likely bring in swarms of visitors for those just curious to see how it functions from the inside. Check out the gallery to experience the shock and awe of the 51-1 Arquitectos. **Implications** - If you don't find yourself jumping aboard the very next plane out to the 51-1 Arquitectos museum in Medellin, Colombia, then this dynamic collection of detailed photographs of the museum's makeover should help to wet all art-loving appetites worldwide. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Angular Architecture Trend:** Architecture that features separate blocks running off of each other at odd angles is becoming increasingly popular and allows for more unique and creative designs. - **Interactive Museum Trend:** Museums that feature interactive and visually stunning exhibits, such as the 51-1 Arquitectos museum addition, are becoming a more popular destination for art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. - **Unconventional Structural Design Trend:** Architects are exploring designs that challenge traditional structural norms, such as the seemingly impossible structure of the 51-1 Arquitectos museum addition, to create more visually striking and original buildings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can capitalize on the trend towards more angular, interactive, and unconventional designs to push boundaries and create visually striking new structures. - **Museum Industry:** Museums can attract more visitors and create engaging exhibits by incorporating interactive and visually stunning architectural designs, such as the 51-1 Arquitectos museum addition. - **Tourism Industry:** The trend towards more visually impressive and original architectural designs, particularly in museums and other cultural institutions, can attract more visitors and boost tourism in a given area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Color-Shifting Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum.md) - [Port Building-Nestled Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colectivo-c733.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md) - [Jagget Metal Museum Entrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baroque-museum-of-catalonia.md) - [Dual Level Concrete Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art.md) - [Art Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum.md)