# Maternally Organic Structures Paul Nicholls' Elevated Brood Has a Sheltering Skeletal Presence By Meghan Young | Published 2011-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-brood References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/ELEVATED-BROOD/1085251) & [pauldnicholls](http://www.pauldnicholls.com/) When you look at the Elevated Brood project, it looks like the skeleton of a dinosaur was unearthed and placed around a building to add more shelter. It is this organic nature that makes this structure so stunning. Considering that it is home to an [aquarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat) makes you realize why the designer went in this direction. Inspired by Paper Nautilus, the Elevated Brood was designed by Paul Nicholls. Its [shell-like structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom) holds a maternal vibe as well, as it protects everything that it holds within. Inside the Elevated Brood there are display chandeliers that can be lowered independently via remote control by the visitor. It also encourages a graceful use of water by forming a strong relationship with the [Serpentine Lake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Organic Architecture:** The Maternally Organic Structures trend highlights the use of organic and natural elements in architectural designs, presenting opportunities for designers to create unique and visually striking buildings that blend seamlessly with the environment. - **Interactive Design:** The Elevated Brood project showcases the trend of interactive design, where visitors can control and personalize their experiences, suggesting opportunities for incorporating technology and user engagement in architectural projects. - **Sustainable Water Design:** The Elevated Brood's emphasis on a graceful use of water demonstrates the trend of sustainable water design, opening up opportunities for architects to integrate water features in innovative and eco-friendly ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Maternally Organic Structures trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for architects to create environmentally conscious buildings that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. - **Interior Design:** The Interactive Design trend offers disruptive innovation opportunities for interior designers to incorporate customizable and interactive elements in spaces, enhancing user experiences and personalization. - **Environmental Engineering:** The Sustainable Water Design trend provides disruptive innovation opportunities for environmental engineers to develop sustainable water systems that integrate with architectural designs, promoting conservation and aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Lighweight Birdwarching Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost.md) - [Sculptural Biomaterial Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wevolve-labs.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce.md)