# Sizable Stacked Structures Botswana Innovation Hub Promotes Creativity & Entrepreneurship By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/botswana-innovation-hub References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/education/botswana-innovation-hub-shop/) & [shoparc](http://www.shoparc.com/#/home) A building concept designed by New York-based [SHoP Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-joke-shop), the Botswana Innovation Hub is a tremendous structure dedicated to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. SHoP Architects won an international design competition to create this colossal building, which is to be located in Gabarone, Botswana. The building will be a place for foreign and local businesses specializing in technology and research, and it will comprise both [office and laboratory spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron1). According to the designers, the Botswana Innovation Hub will act as an icon of the country's dedication to research, development, innovation and entrepreneurship. Featuring an interesting [stacked aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks), the Botswana Innovation Hub takes up 279,000 square feet of space, with courtyards and gardens breaking up the different sections of the enormous structure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 15% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Stacked Architecture:** Opportunities for innovative designs that optimize the use of space and resources while creating visually unique structures. - **Innovation Hubs:** Emerging trend towards creating dedicated spaces designed to foster innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. - **Research & Development Centers:** Growing demand for specialized facilities that support technology-focused businesses in both office and laboratory settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture & Design:** Challenges to create new building designs that are visually striking, efficient and functional. - **Technology & Research:** Opportunities for companies in fields related to innovation and technology, particularly in Africa, to utilize specialized facilities and collaborate with others. - **Real Estate & Construction:** Rising demand for sustainable and innovative structures, as well as the need for specialized properties for research-oriented businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Sculptrual Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ragon-intitute.md) - [Detroit Tower Redevelopments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-architects-hudson.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Creative Pop-Up Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-popup-hub.md) - [Multifunctional Cross-Disciplinary Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blox-building.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Demountable Events Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-bucky.md)