# Pleated Metal Architecture The Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum by Zaha Hadid By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eli-edythe-broad-art-museum References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/21/eli-edythe-broad-art-museum-by-zaha-hadid/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/) World renowned architect Zaha Hadid has been given permission to commence construction for her design of the new Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum for Michigan State University. The Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum will be a three-storey [glass and aluminum building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum) featuring exteriors of [folding metal pleats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition). The design of the 18,000 square foot museum, which will house [modern and contemporary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum), will include space for exhibitions, an education center, museum shop, cafe, and offices. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Pleated Metal Architecture:** Incorporating pleated metal in architectural designs offers opportunities for unique and visually striking structures. - **Glass and Aluminum Buildings:** The use of glass and aluminum in building construction provides opportunities for creating sleek, modern, and energy-efficient structures. - **Integration of Exhibition and Education Spaces:** Combining exhibition and education spaces within a museum setting offers innovative ways to engage and educate visitors. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the use of pleated metal and glass-aluminum combinations to create aesthetically appealing structures. - **Art and Museum:** The art and museum industry can benefit from integrating exhibition and education spaces to enhance visitor experiences and encourage learning. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the demand for unique architectural designs by offering expertise in building pleated metal and glass-aluminum structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Jagget Metal Museum Entrances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baroque-museum-of-catalonia.md) - [Infinity Loop-Shaped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum.md) - [Color-Shifting Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [University Art Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum.md) - [Metal Screened Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center.md) - [Lakeside Modern Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzej-lah.md)