# Origami Fortune Teller Buildings The 'Design Museum' London is Shaped Like the Kid's Game By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-museum-london References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/17/design-museum-opens-architecture-news-john-pawson-oma-kensington-london-uk/) & [designmuseum.org](http://designmuseum.org/?gclid=CjwKEAiA6rrBBRDsrLGM4uTPkWASJADnWZQ4PTpuQ0NKgAryICyzfKCp87_pPlkKBLaRgkiD3xv26BoCYKXw_wcB) The new building for the [Design Museum London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-for-dogs-exhibition) is set to be unveiled, and its striking design elicits a sense of nostalgia for one's elementary and middle school days. The hyperbolic paraboloid roof of the building is immediately reminiscent of those origami fortune tellers that kids have made -- and continue to make -- to challenge each other to dares, spread cute rumors, and generally be kids. The building, which is located in London's Kensington neighborhood, was designed by Dutch architecture practice [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1) and architectural designer John [Pawson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-1). Pawson took charge of the new interiors of the Design Museum London, while OMA was responsible for the roof and other exterior sections. Though refurbished, the origami-like roof is not a new design -- in fact, it was originally built in the 1960s for the Commonwealth Institute. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Origami-inspired Architecture:** Architectural firms and design enthusiasts can explore origami-like designs as a source of inspiration for roof and exteriors of buildings. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Designers can look to integrate playful elements of nostalgia in their architecture projects to evoke a sense of playfulness and whimsy. - **Refurbishing Iconic Designs:** Companies revamping older structures can consider retaining noteworthy aspects of the original design while modernizing specific aspects, such as updated interiors and new purposes to meet changing demands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can incorporate playful and imaginative designs in new buildings and renovations to make them stand out and evoke excitement. - **Design:** Designers can integrate elements of childhood nostalgia to infuse their projects with a sense of joy and playfulness. - **Real Estate:** Property developers and managers can refurbish existing structures such as malls and commercial buildings to offer new, fresh experiences that cater to changing consumer habits and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origamiinspired-design1.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Infinity Loop-Shaped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Children-Collaborative Design Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-pavilion.md)