# Futuristic Looped Libraries Bjarke Ingels Group Wins Competition to Design Astana National Library By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bjarke-ingels-group-astana-national-library References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/25/astana-national-library-by-big/#more-37944) & [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/) Kudos to Danish architects [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst) for winning the competition to design the [Astana National Library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/far-rockaway-library) in Kazakhstan. Titled “BIG,” the Bjarke Ingels Group design incorporates four forms: A circle, a rotunda, an arch and a yurt. These form create an “[infinite loop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum)” which has a single double-looping surface plane that encases the entire building. Bjarke Ingels Group was one of five pre-selected architect led teams. Their “BIG” design beat out 19 other entrants including heavyweight Zaha Hadid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic-looped-libraries:** The design of the Astana National Library demonstrates a trend towards futuristic, looped architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can incorporate looped designs in various projects, creating visually striking and innovative buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Temporary Translucent Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia.md)