# Eclectic Contemporary Architecture This Collaborative Innovation Center Fosters Creativity Within By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collaborative-innovation-center References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2011/10/11/collaborative-innovation-center/#more-15958) & [giacomotinari](http://www.giacomotinari.com/) A building can and should exercise its ability to communicate its internal program, and this proposal for the new Collaborative Innovation Center on the [Carnegie Mellon University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1) campus does a thoughtful job of reflecting its function. Incorporating a diverse range of spaces from offices and studios to classrooms and exhibition halls, this building embodies a sense of interconnectedness inside and out. Looking at the exterior of the institution, it's visibly assembled of a handful of different masses. Broad block-like edifices abut expansive transparent trelliswork and inflated quilt cladding meets [translucent mesh facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center). Although each of these structural elements is remarkably mismatched against the others, Giacomo Tinari has composed the Collaborative Innovation Center in a way that evokes an unexpected harmony to match the cooperative work within. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eclectic Architecture:** Create innovative buildings that combine diverse design elements to communicate the internal program. - **Collaborative Spaces:** Design spaces that foster interconnectedness and promote creativity through a variety of settings. - **Unexpected Harmony:** Explore unconventional combinations of architecture elements to create a sense of unity and coherence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can adopt eclectic design approaches to create unique and visually engaging buildings. - **Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate collaborative spaces in their facilities to facilitate innovative thinking and teamwork. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore new materials and techniques to achieve unexpected harmony in architectural projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Academic Architecture Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannady-hall.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Contemporary Culture Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md) - [Rink-Turned Creative Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub.md)