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# Orange Peel Trampolines
The JDS Architects's Entry for the 'Contemplating the Void' Exhibition

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-09 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemplating-the-void
References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5466826/falling-down-the-guggenheim-museum-hall) & [jdsarchitects](http://www.jdsarchitects.com)

Sadly, the ‘Contemplating the Void’ JDS Architects’s submission for the [Guggenheim Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metamorphosis-yoga-shala)’s open space inside the famous Frank Lloyd Wright’s building will probably not see the light of day, but it was a fun concept while it lasted.

A [spiraling net](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-playscape) of awesomeness, the ‘Contemplating the Void’ JDS Architects’s entry has a few worrying details—namely, the fact that you can actually [slide down it](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aan-architects). Ah well, maybe it could be used for something else.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.2/10
- Popularity: 6% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Spiraling Net Structures:** The use of spiraling net structures in architecture and design presents opportunities for creating innovative and visually captivating spaces.
- **Interactive Art Installations:** The concept of interactive art installations, such as the 'Contemplating the Void' entry, opens up possibilities for engaging and immersive experiences in museums and public spaces.
- **Alternative Uses for Architectural Designs:** Exploring alternative uses for architectural designs, like repurposing the 'Contemplating the Void' concept for recreational purposes, provides opportunities for creative adaptations in various industries.

### Where This Applies

- **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the integration of spiraling net structures in their designs to create visually striking and unique buildings.
- **Art:** The art industry can incorporate interactive art installations to enhance viewer engagement and create immersive experiences in galleries, museums, and public spaces.
- **Recreation and Entertainment:** The recreation and entertainment industry can capitalize on alternative uses of architectural designs by transforming them into innovative and thrilling recreational spaces, such as trampoline parks or adventure courses.

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