# Step-Like Cultural Centers NL Architects Wins the Competition to Design the ArtA Arnhem Building By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arta-arnhem References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nl-architects-arta-arnhem-cultural-center-06-17-2014/) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) NL Architects has won the competition to build the ArtA Arnhem [cultural center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyang-cultural-station), located in the Netherlands. Judging from the photo, it looks like the proposed design has a step-like construction for the roof, with each level featuring [greenery on the top](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art). The center will feature both a museum and a theater, with the hopes of bringing together a diverse range of creative individuals to collaborate and work. The deciding panel was extremely impressed with the submission, stating that "the architects fully appreciate what the city of Arnhem needs at this location." NL Architects took into consideration the surrounding area, and were sure to respond to these conditions and how they would be incorporated in the final structure in terms of safety and how the public will interact with the design. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/nl-architects-arta-arnhem-cultural-center-06-17-2014/), [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Step-like Construction Design:** Opportunity for architectural firms to explore unique designs that feature step-like constructions that incorporate greenery on each level. - **Mixed-use Cultural Centers:** Opportunity for cultural center developers to merge museums and theaters to collaborate with diverse creative individuals. - **Site-specific Design:** Opportunity for designers to build sites that respond well to its surrounding environment and incorporate public safety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** A growing trend towards unique cultural center design presents an opportunity for architectural firms. - **Cultural Centers:** Mixed-use cultural centers with both museums and theaters present an opportunity to bring together a diverse range of creative individuals. - **Design:** Site-specific designs that incorporate public safety and consideration of the surrounding environment has become increasingly relevant for designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Structural Concrete Arts Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanchang-oct.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Multicultural Bright Historic Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenix-museum-of-migration.md)