# Sky-Inspired Architecture The Crowd in the Cloud by Design Initiative is Impressive By Yanis Rudzitis | Published 2011-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crowd-in-the-cloud References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/13291/design-initiatives-the-crowd-in-the-cloud.html) & [design-initiatives.net](http://design-initiatives.net/designinitiatives/gallery/63.html?lang=en) The Crowd In the Cloud is a proposal for Spiritec Design Competition in India by Los Angeles based studio Design Initiatives. This dynamic twisted structure consists of two connected volumes housing different activities from research institute to hotel and offices. The most impressive feature of this project is a clever double skin facade which draws inspiration from stone temples in India. The Crowd In the Cloud is a very impressive project that brings an exciting architecture in the complex context of Dehli city landscape. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/13291/design-initiatives-the-crowd-in-the-cloud.html), [design-initiatives.net](http://design-initiatives.net/designinitiatives/gallery/63.html?lang=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 41% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Twisted Architecture:** The innovative twisted structure of The Crowd in the Cloud project presents an opportunity for the architecture industry to explore new design possibilities. - **Double Skin Facade:** The double skin facade inspired by stone temples in India presents an opportunity for the construction industry to develop sustainable building materials. - **Mixed-use Development:** The Crowd in the Cloud project represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to explore new approaches to mixed-use development. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The Crowd in the Cloud project presents an opportunity for the architecture industry to explore innovative and exciting new design possibilities. - **Construction:** The double skin facade inspired by The Crowd in the Cloud project presents an opportunity for the construction industry to develop sustainable building materials. - **Real Estate:** The Crowd in the Cloud project represents an opportunity for the real estate industry to explore new approaches to mixed-use development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airside.md) - [Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-11.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Cloud-Like French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mon-nuage.md) - [Architectural Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse.md) - [Dual Level Concrete Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art.md) - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md)