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Animated Architecture by Axel De Stampa Creates Surreal Structures

The Animated Architecture series captures what it would be like if people lived in a world in which buildings morphed and moved. Although completely surreal, it is something along the lines of the idea put forth in 'Inception.' At least, a world that can be manipulated by the mind. That is perhaps the only way Animated Architecture could happen. Not in real life, but through a person's mental capacities.

Created by architect Axel de Stampa, the Animated Architecture series focuses on contemporary structures including MAD Architect's twisting skyscrapers in Mississauga, Canada, David Chipperfield's America's Cup Building in Valencia, Spain and MVRDV's Mirador building in Madrid. In a way, they all look as though there is a semblance of movement to their designs already.

Animated Architecture
The trend towards creating animated buildings is providing opportunities for architects to showcase their creativity and create unique designs.
Surreal Buildings
The trend towards creating surreal buildings is disrupting the traditional architectural industry by challenging the way buildings are designed and perceived.
Mental Manipulation
The trend towards creating buildings that can only exist through mental manipulation is providing opportunities for companies to explore new ways of designing virtual spaces and creating immersive experiences.

Who This Affects Most

Architecture
The architectural industry can embrace the trend towards animated and surreal designs to capture a new market and offer unique experiences to clients.
Virtual Reality
The virtual reality industry can leverage the trend towards mental manipulation to create immersive experiences and explore new design possibilities in virtual spaces.
Visual Effects
The visual effects industry can benefit from the trend towards animated and surreal buildings by offering their expertise to architects and creating realistic 3D models for designs that can only exist in the mind.
SCORE
5.1 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 58%
Activity 87%
Freshness 8%

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