# Symbolic Womb-Like Architecture The Dining Womb at Burning Man was Used and Set on Fire By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dining-womb References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/john-lum-architecture-dining-womb-burning-man-nevada-09-24-2014/) & [johnlumarchitecture](http://www.johnlumarchitecture.com/) The [Dining Womb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holy-carrot) is a structure designed by John Lum, who took the design down to the famous [Burning Man festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communal-barbecue) for it to be used, then set on fire. Before setting the item ablaze, Lum was sure to get some use out of it. A clown performed inside, and a dining party was had by about twenty guests. The burning part of the project was done as a symbolic gesture for Lum. He states that when first starting out each project was very important from a financial standpoint, but now he is at the point where he has the freedom to build something like this without it being driven by a client. Burning the design represents a moving away from this past. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/john-lum-architecture-dining-womb-burning-man-nevada-09-24-2014/), [johnlumarchitecture](http://www.johnlumarchitecture.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Symbolic Architecture:** There is an opportunity to create more art pieces and impact people emotionally through similar structures and designs. - **Burning Festival Culture:** There is an opportunity to tap into and satisfy the growing interest surrounding festivals such as Burning Man, which celebrates new experiences. - **Design as Art:** There is an opportunity to blur the line between architecture and art, as more structures aim to stimulate emotions and create interactions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Professionals can consider new architecture designs that move beyond function and form, to elements of symbolism and emotion. - **Art:** There is an opportunity to create art installations that go beyond traditional galleries and museum settings. - **Hospitality:** There is an opportunity to create immersive dining experiences that appeal to the senses and provide unforgettable moments for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rammed Earth Furniture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-dining-room.md) - [Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining.md) - [Ritual Sculptural Candle Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-mater.md) - [Sculptural Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-far.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Fantasy Sculptural Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chris-wolston.md) - [Circular Dining Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savvia.md) - [Collaborative Meal-Making Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/12-person-table.md) - [Tent-Like Exhibition Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolack-pavilion.md)