# Glass Box Labyrinths The Cubed Maze3 Concept is Completely Transparent By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubed-maze3 References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1669157/thats-one-hard-maze-nine-floors-and-made-of-glass) & [philpauley](http://www.philpauley.com/index.php) If ever built, the Cubed Maze3 concept would need a sign that read, "No Opera Singers." Made entirely out of glass, including the ceilings and floors, a high pitch note issued from one of their mouths could potentially crash the Cubed Maze3 to the ground. Their presence could compromise the safety of those perusing the [nine-floor structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors). In reality, the Cubed Maze3 structure would be constructed entirely out of 100% [recycled flexible glass-based polymer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat). British designer/futurist Phil Pauley writes, "Each of the nine levels represents the complexity of an equivalent [single level maze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kalegoidoscope). Stairs and ramp ways may offer assurance but sometimes you will have to go back down a floor or two to reach the higher levels!" ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 39% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transparent Architecture:** The use of flexible glass-based polymers in Cubed Maze3 concept presents future opportunities for more transparent building structures. - **Vertical Mazes:** The Cubed Maze3 concept introduces the potential for multi-floor vertical mazes as a new form of entertainment or puzzle-solving experience. - **Glass Recycling:** The use of 100% recycled flexible glass-based polymer for the Cubed Maze3 concept highlights a growing trend in sustainable building materials. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can leverage the use of transparent and flexible building materials to create new and innovative structures that offer unique experiences to their clients. - **Entertainment:** The Cubed Maze3 concept shows potential for developing multi-story vertical mazes that can be used in various entertainment settings, such as theme parks or indoor gaming centers. - **Sustainability:** The trend of using recycled materials in construction is becoming increasingly popular and presents opportunities for eco-conscious building companies to differentiate themselves in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain-Like Labyrinths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective.md) - [See-Through Piece Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-jigsaw-puzzle.md) - [Modular Marble Mazes Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balance-maze.md) - [Maze-Inspired Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-of-time.md) - [Buildable Marble Mazes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-magic-maze.md) - [Transparent Fountain Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maze.md) - [Hypnotic Mechanical Marble Runs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marble-track.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md)