# Perforated Granite-Detailed Museums The Chengdu Natural History Museum Gets a New Look By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chengdu-natural-history-museum References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/12/mountain-landscape-chengdu-natural-history-museum-china-pelli-clarke-partners/) & [pcparch](https://pcparch.com/)  American design studio [Pelli Clarke & Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dassai-brewery) works together with local studio CSWADI to define the [Chengdu Natural History Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine) with new paneling accents. The exterior now features rock-like forms clad with paneled of granite. The space is public with multiple shops, galleries, a cafe, a cinema, as well as other educational faculties. The aforementioned panels come together to create rock-like volumes that are cut through and then connected by large glazed atria. The architects state that "The building forms lift from the ground at certain moments to reveal the public spaces within, at the same time maintaining a firm anchor to the earth. The individual mountains, or rock volumes, are realised as distinct exhibition spaces, separated and held together by light-filled public spaces." Image Credit: Pelli Clarke & Partners ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Perforated Granite Paneling:** Opportunity for material innovation in architectural design using perforated granite paneling. - **Rock-like Form Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural design firms to incorporate nature-like elements in building structures. - **Integration of Public Spaces:** Opportunity to create public spaces that blend with building structures, promoting community engagement and interest. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architectural design firms to incorporate nature-like elements and public spaces in building structures. - **Construction Materials:** Opportunity for materials innovation in perforated granite paneling to be used for architectural design and construction purposes. - **Museums and Public Spaces:** Opportunity to create unique and engaging museums and public spaces that incorporate innovative architectural design and blend with their surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Tile-Cladded Chinese Clay Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum.md) - [Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md) - [Dual Level Concrete Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art.md) - [Culture-Accommodating Quarries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-space.md)