# Prickly Hot-Spots The Bluetube Bar by Dose is Made From Recycled Materials By Jana Pijak | Published 2011-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetube-bar-by-dose References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/12/06/dezeen-screen-bluetube-bar-by-dose/) & [squa.re](http://squa.re/2011/12/10/bluetube-bar-by-dose/) The Bluetube Bar by Dose is a temporary structure constructed from simple low cost materials. The Portuguese studio of recent architecture graduates focuses on simple construction techniques to design a [temporary outdoor bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonana). The temporary structure is built in a 3-meter square area with a 5-meter height. It is constructed from plastic tubing and structured together with plastic clamps. Though this built environment employs simple building techniques as well as simple materials, its final result makes for a [dynamic outdoor space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time). The blue tubes are brightly colored and look amazing when back-lit. The tubes corrugated pattern and the plastic clamps' sharp edges give the structure a definable prickly texture. The [repurposed materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station) modulate light in a night-time setting when illuminated from within the bar area making this temporary structure a memorable hotspot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 68% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Construction:** Opportunity to explore innovative ways of using recycled materials for temporary structures. - **Low-cost Building Techniques:** Opportunity to develop simple and affordable construction methods for temporary outdoor spaces. - **Dynamic Outdoor Spaces:** Opportunity to create visually striking and memorable environments using unique materials and lighting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design innovative and sustainable temporary structures. - **Event Planning:** Opportunity to create unique and visually appealing outdoor bars for events using low-cost materials. - **Lighting Design:** Opportunity to use lighting techniques to enhance the visual impact of temporary structures and create captivating environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar.md) - [Sustainable Concise Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tube-collection.md) - [Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome.md) - [Urban Structural Street Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture.md) - [Sculptural Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far.md) - [Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Wooden Pillar Japanese Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-cafe.md) - [Industrial Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-blue-bottle-coffee-west-bund.md)