# Slide-Based Sculptures Carsten Höller Completes the Vitra Slide Tower in Germany By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carsten-hller References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/carsten-holler-vitra-slide-tower-weil-am-rhein-06-20-2014/) & [vitra](https://www.vitra.com/en-us/magazine/category/vitracampus) Carsten Höller is known primarily as a furniture company, but the team has moved into a new arena of [installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-time) with the [Vitra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitrahaus-loft) Slide Tower in Germany. The design rises from the ground on the Vitra Campus, standing as a tower as well as a slide and even a clock of sorts. "Mounted on the poles’ points, the timepiece measures 6-metres in diameter and is visible from a distance, illuminated by night, but is void of any numbers," according to DesignBoom. Every so often the logo for Vitra will also be shown, allowing for a bit of branding for the campus. The most fun part of this design is the slide coming down from the top of the tower, which will surely attract some adventurous students in the area at night. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/art/carsten-holler-vitra-slide-tower-weil-am-rhein-06-20-2014/), [vitra](https://www.vitra.com/en-us/magazine/category/vitracampus) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Installation-based Experiences:** There is a growing trend of incorporating installations into spaces to provide unique and engaging experiences. - **Branded Architecture:** Brands are exploring new ways to incorporate their logos and branding into architectural designs. - **Interactive Artwork:** Interactive elements in artwork and design are becoming increasingly popular for attracting and engaging audiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Furniture companies can explore the opportunity to expand their offerings into installation-based designs. - **Architecture and Design:** The field of architecture and design can explore innovative ways to incorporate branding elements into their projects. - **Art and Entertainment:** Artists and entertainment establishments can incorporate interactive elements into their artwork and experiences to engage audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrantly Designed German Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitrahaus-loft.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Stackable Clay Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torre-vases.md) - [Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wired-scape.md) - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Heritage Sound Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornscape-playground.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [immersive artful bright installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chroma-installation.md) - [Monochromatic Sculptural Gateways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-gateway.md)