# Sleek Cylindrical Headquarters Auer Weber Designed a Curvaceous Addition to This Research Facility By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auer-weber References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/16/eso-headquarters-office-extension-auer-weber/) & [auer-weber.de](http://www.auer-weber.de/en/homepage.html) German architecture office [Auer Weber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oberstdorf-thermal-spa) completed an extension for the Europea Organization for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO). The architects added hollowed, interconnected cylinders and fluid corridors supported by stilts to the Munich facility, originally designed by Fehling + Gogel. The former design featured interlacing curves, which sheltered the courtyard. The library, lecture halls and conference rooms were connected by stairs and bridges. The [extension continues the rounded aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octagon-house) that the first architects began. The new concrete columns contain an [auditorium, offices and meeting rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs), all of which surround and view the courtyards. The team at Auer Weber continue, "The curved shape of the extension building with its fully glazed facade provides the illusion of a structure floating above ground on its inclined clad supports." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Curved Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects can explore the use of curved shapes and fully glazed facades to create unique and visually striking structures. - **Interconnected Cylinders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers can incorporate hollowed interconnected cylinders in their buildings to create fluid and visually appealing spaces. - **Fluid Corridors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects can experiment with creating fluid corridors supported by stilts to enhance the flow and circulation within buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects and designers can explore innovative design elements to enhance the aesthetics and functionality of buildings. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Construction companies can leverage advanced building techniques to construct unique and visually stunning structures. - **Engineering:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Engineers can collaborate with architects and designers to develop innovative structural solutions for curved and interconnected buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blocky High-Ride Laboratories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron1.md) - [Illuminated Curved Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereus-house.md) - [Curved Vintage Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpa.md) - [Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetarium-design.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Mountainous Alpine Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-spa-hotel.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md)