# Computer-Inspired Distanced Pavilions Heidundgriess' THROBBER is a Post-COVID Pavilion Design Take By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distanced-pavilion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/02/03/toronto-beach-winter-stations-2021-pavilions/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [architectsjournal](https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/uk-teams-storm-toronto-winter-stations-contest) Distanced pavilions are becoming increasingly popular with architects who are trying to navigate the [COVID](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinsman)-19 pandemic with their various public projects. German studio Heidungriess, made up of Alexandra Grieß and Jorel Heid, have submitted an excellent concept that will promote social cohesion and aesthetic appeal, while emphasizing physical distancing. This stylish distanced pavilion was part of an international design competition that determined a series of [temporary installations on Toronto's Beaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion) and THROBBER by Heidundgriess was one of the winners. The distanced pavilion is essentially inspired by "a computer loading animation." The bold douses of color surely introduce a degree of playfulness to the installation. In its entirety, the structure is made out of 10 small trapezoidal rooms that are lined up next to each other. Image Credit: Heidungriess ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Distanced Pavilions:** Distanced pavilions are becoming increasingly popular as architects navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. - **Post-covid Pavilions:** Designers are creating structures that promote social cohesion and physical distancing in response to COVID-19. - **Computer-inspired Design:** Designers are increasingly drawing inspiration from technology and digital culture for their creations. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects have a growing demand for temporary structures that promote social distancing. - **Design Competitions:** There is an increasing interest in design competitions that promote creative solutions to post-COVID challenges. - **Public Installations:** Artists and designers are exploring ways to bring people together while maintaining physical distance in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquility-Centric Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enfold.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gathering-space.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md)