# Porcelain Architecture Exhibits The Ceramica Cumella: Shaping Ideas Show Celebrates One Studio By Meghan Young | Published 2012-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramica-cumella-shaping-ideas References: [itsnicethat](http://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/ceramica-cumella-shaping-ideas) & [cumellat](http://www.cumella.cat/) The [Ceramica Cumella](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sigla-studio-barcelona): Shaping Ideas art exhibit shows off the stunning [architectural feats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/next-of-kin) of architect Toni Cumella's studio. Using [ceramics to create structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin) that are more like works of art than practical buildings, he shows the world how versatile the 21st century material truly is. While the studio dates back to the 1880, Cumella introduced a new vision that has since gained it much notoriety. Hosted by the AA Exhibitions, the Ceramica Cumella: Shaping Ideas art show was curated by Mis-Architecture, which is made up of Christopher Pierce and Chris Matthews. It will show off a variety of work from the Spanish studio, "from the Santa Caterina Market to the Spanish Pavilion at Expo 2005, private villas to the Catalan police headquarters," as put by It's Nice That. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Ceramic Architecture:** Opportunity to explore the use of ceramics in the construction industry to create visually stunning and unique architectural structures. - **Versatile Materials:** Exploring the potential of 21st-century materials, such as ceramics, to push the boundaries of design and transform practical buildings into works of art. - **Artistic Building Structures:** Embracing the fusion of art and architecture by incorporating creative elements into building design, turning them into visually appealing structures. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Incorporating ceramic materials in construction projects to create unique, visually appealing structures that push traditional building norms. - **Art and Design:** Exploring the intersection of art and architectural design to create innovative and visually striking buildings and structures. - **Exhibition and Curation:** Creating curated art exhibits that showcase the intersection of architecture, ceramics, and artistic design to inspire creativity and innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terracotta-Highlighting Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nossa-terra.md) - [Structural Ceramic Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zemlya.md) - [Terracotta-Inspired Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grounded-exhibtion.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md) - [Renovated Spanish Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-batll-contemporary.md) - [Tile-Cladded Chinese Clay Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum.md) - [Sculptural Design Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pure-exhibition.md) - [Chaos-Insppired Ceramic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-installation1.md) - [Cultural Contemporary Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scad-at-miami.md)