# Spiralling Architecture Chris Prechteck Designs an Eye-Catching Curvy Library By Matt Ho | Published 2011-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-prechteck References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/modern-architecture-the-10) & [prechteck](http://prechteck.com/?page_id=870) At first glance, this building by Chris Prechteck could easily pass off as an art museum or a music hall. However, this beautiful piece of architecture is actually a library. Designed for the National Library of Austria, this impressive piece of work from Chris Prechteck is stunning. Its use of curves gives it an aerodynamic feel and its snowflake-like exterior covering the windows gives it a winter aesthetic. The library also includes creative studios, a restaurant and shops for visitors to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Curvy Architecture:** Exploring curved designs in architecture offers disruptive innovation opportunities in creating unique and visually striking buildings. - **Aerodynamic Structures:** Utilizing aerodynamic principles in architectural design presents disruptive innovation opportunities for energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. - **Multifunctional Spaces:** Designing buildings with integrated creative studios, restaurants, and shops provides disruptive innovation opportunities for creating immersive and diverse experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The field of architecture and design can embrace curvy and aerodynamic structures to transform traditional building concepts. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can benefit from incorporating multifunctional spaces in their establishments to offer unique visitor experiences. - **Creative Industries:** The creative industries can explore and utilize curvy architecture to enhance the artistic and creative aspects of their spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Wood-Wrapped Contemporary Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graded-school-library.md) - [Tree-Like Library Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-of-knowledge.md) - [Arched Opening Village Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pkinception.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Revolving Bright Kinetic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-of-light.md) - [Spiralled Roof Horticultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaf-1.md)