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# Squashed Golf Ball Galleries
The China Comic and Animation Museum is a Bubbly Building

By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-05-10 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/china-comic-and-animation-museum
References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/mvrdv-prize-winning-design-for-china-comic-and-animation-museum-is-green-to-the-core/) & [mvrdv.nl](http://www.mvrdv.nl/)

Though it's not a rule, many cartoon characters take on simple and plump appearances, which makes the [China Comic and Animation Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mars-china-snickers-bar) a great home for the caricature community. Architectural firm [MVRDV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center) has won the competition to design the Hangzhou complex, and aims to create a [bubbly environment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) to encourage the enjoyment of all.

The eccentric structure of the project incorporates eight balloon-like masses. Each has a whitewashed exterior, a compressed form, and perforations that promote passive ventilation. The spaces within the entertainment center exist within separate blimp-like buildings, but they open up to one another on the inside. The China Comic and Animation Museum will incorporate exhibition spaces, a theater, a food court and a pavilion dedicated entirely to cutting-edge interactive technologies.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.5/10
- Popularity: 63% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Bubbly Architecture:** The incorporation of bubble-like structures in architecture presents opportunities for unique designs that promote passive ventilation.
- **Interactive Exhibition Spaces:** The use of cutting-edge interactive technologies in entertainment centers and museums allows for immersive experiences for visitors.
- **Plump Caricature Aesthetics:** The trend of simple and plump appearances in cartoon characters creates potential for unique and playful design elements in various industries.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Architecture:** Incorporating bubble-like structures and passive ventilation in building design presents opportunities for innovative architecture.
- **Entertainment and Tourism:** The use of cutting-edge interactive technologies in entertainment centers and museums has the potential to attract more visitors.
- **Design:** The trend of plump caricature aesthetics presents opportunities for playful and creative design elements in various industries.

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