# Origami-Esque Architecture The DMAA Festival Hall Compositionally Mimics Magnified Paper Craft By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dmaa-festival-hall References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/12/brigida-gonzalez-delugan-meissl-associated-architects/) & [deluganmeissl.at](http://www.deluganmeissl.at/) Four walls and a roof do not define the DMAA Festival Hall. This unique project rather takes an abstract geometrical form, speaking a very different architectural language to that which much of Western society has become accustomed. Perched in the hills of Tyrol, Austria, this project sits adjacent to the existing Passionsspielhaus that intriguingly takes a very contemporary shape of its own. To complement it in true modern fashion, the new structure expresses itself through [smooth slate colored tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) and vast shadows that juxtapose the bright white of its older neighbor. The tectonic stratification of the [Delugan Meissl Associated Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse) (DMAA) Festival Hall does not end with the edifice's exterior. Once you enter the extensive interior, you discover [great open spaces with slanted ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic) and zigzagging walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Abstract Geometrical Forms:** Exploring abstract geometrical forms in architecture opens up opportunities for innovative and visually stunning designs. - **Use of Shadows and Contrasting Colors:** Incorporating shadows and contrasting colors in architectural designs creates a visually striking and dynamic experience for occupants. - **Slanted Ceilings and Zigzagging Walls:** Integrating slanted ceilings and zigzagging walls in interior spaces adds a sense of movement and uniqueness to the design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace abstract geometrical forms, shadows, contrasting colors, slanted ceilings, and zigzagging walls to create innovative and captivating structures. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can use the concepts of slanted ceilings and zigzagging walls to bring creativity and visual interest to the layout of spaces. - **Art Installations:** Artists can explore the use of abstract geometrical forms, shadows, and contrasting colors to create immersive and thought-provoking art installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Geometric Timber Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amunt.md) - [Mandala-Shaped Meditation Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahamudra-meditation-centre.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Light-Filled Alpine Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic.md) - [Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse.md)