# Industrial Creative Spaces This Art College Provides a Blank Backdrop for Creativity By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-college References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/containers-for-creativity-royal-college-of-art-unveils-final-haworth-tompkins-designed-building) & [rca.ac.uk](http://www.rca.ac.uk/more/support-the-rca/capital/woo-building/) The 'Woo Building' houses the ceramics, glass-making, jewelry & metalwork classes for an art college, but the design of the structure is rather minimalist. Its square shape and factory-like construction features little ornamentation while providing a backdrop for creativity. The building consists of large and industrial student spaces as well as an abundance of natural light. The [Royal College of Art's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phytosymbiosis) [latest classrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannady-hall) are described as "containers for creativity," and provide a place where ingenuity and inventiveness can be harnessed. Architect Haworth Tompkins is known for similar projects that references a warehouse aesthetic -- this particular structure features a [sawtooth roof and simple materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom). The functional construction of the Woo building is done purposefully, to inspire those inside it to create art. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** The trend of minimalist design in creative spaces presents an opportunity for businesses to create inspiring environments with clean and simple aesthetics. - **Industrial Aesthetic:** The trend of utilizing industrial aesthetics in creative spaces provides an opportunity for industries to create unique environments that inspire creativity and innovation. - **Functional Construction:** The trend of functional construction in creative spaces offers an opportunity for businesses to design spaces that optimize productivity and artistic output. ### Where This Applies - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can embrace minimalist design and industrial aesthetics to create innovative spaces for artists and designers. - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can capitalize on the trend of functional construction in creative spaces by designing purposeful environments that enhance creativity. - **Education:** The education industry can adopt minimalist design and functional construction in classrooms and creative spaces to inspire students and foster ingenuity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terracotta-Clad University Faculties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feiden-clegg-bradley.md) - [Rink-Turned Creative Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub.md) - [Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tannery.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carr.md) - [Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woa-second-home.md) - [Transformed Minimal Artist Residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign.md)