# Reflective Concert Hallls The 'Elbphilharmonie’ Has Over 1,000 Curved Glass Panels By Erica Francis | Published 2016-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elbphilharmonie References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/elbphilharmonie-concert-hall-hafencity-hamburg-herzog-de-meuron-07-22-2016/) & [elbphilharmonie.de](https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/) Hamburg's newest concert hall, the 'Elbphilharmonie,' is nearing completion and it already looks magnificent. The structure is built upon an old warehouse and along with its [three concert halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building), it will also house a 250-room hotel, 45 residential units and a plaza. Built by Swiss architects 'herzog-de-meuron,' the building towers over others in the area. The majestic hall's exterior is made with over [1,000 glass panels that reflect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum) the sun, acting as mirrors. The Elbphilharmonie is shaped to look like [flowing waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre), which works perfectly since it's situated right by the water. The modern structure has taken nearly a decade to come to fruition but its striking design will serve to draw in tourists, perhaps becoming an icon of Hamburg and Germany -- similar to the 'Sydney Opera House' in Australia. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/elbphilharmonie-concert-hall-hafencity-hamburg-herzog-de-meuron-07-22-2016/), [elbphilharmonie.de](https://www.elbphilharmonie.de/en/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Reflective Concert Halls:** Incorporating glass panels that reflect light, providing an immersive visual experience for concertgoers. - **Mixed-use Architecture:** Combining cultural spaces with commercial elements, such as hotels and residential units, to create vibrant and multifunctional buildings. - **Architectural Landmarks:** Creating iconic structures that become symbols of cities and countries, attracting tourists and boosting local economies. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative materials, like curved glass panels, to redefine the design possibilities of buildings. - **Hospitality:** Integrating concert halls or cultural spaces within hotels to enhance guest experiences and provide unique selling points. - **Tourism:** Leveraging architectural landmarks to promote tourism, increase visitor numbers, and stimulate economic growth in the local area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Harbor Opera Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera.md) - [Mirrored Facade Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jzef-wider-state-music-school.md) - [Floating Opera Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-musica.md) - [Performance Hall Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powell-hall.md) - [Lakeside Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md)