# Cleverly Draped Architecture DUS Architects' EU Building Boasts Covered Built-In Outdoor Seating By Meghan Young | Published 2016-01-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eu-building References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2016/01/12/this-new-building-has-public-seating-built-in-to-its-exterior/) & [houseofdus](http://www.houseofdus.com/) The [EU](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Paper-bubble-wrap) Building may be a temporary structure constructed for the Dutch EU Presidency 2016, but it's one that will be mourned one taken down. A stunning structure that looks as though it was draped with a pristine white cloth, the EU Building boasts [built-in seating along its exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer) for people looking to take a break and smell the roses in comfort. Designed by DUS Architects, the EU Building covers the sitters generously to shade them from the hot sun or to shield them from precipitation. Since it is made out of [bio-plastic, it will be fully recycled](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion) once done with. The aesthetic of the stunning architectural creation was inspired by the sails of historical sailing ship built in this area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Temporary Structures:** Opportunity for creating innovative, eco-friendly and recyclable temporary structures for various events and purposes. - **Outdoor Seating Design:** Potential to develop unique and functional outdoor seating designs that provide shade and protection from the elements. - **Bio-plastic Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the utilization of bio-plastic materials for sustainable architectural projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Incorporating clever draping techniques and sustainable materials into architectural designs for enhanced aesthetics and functionality. - **Event Planning:** Exploring temporary structure solutions for outdoor events that offer comfortable seating and weather protection. - **Environmental Sustainability:** Advancing eco-friendly practices in the construction industry through the use of recyclable and bio-based materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Sculptural Public Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptural-public-seating.md) - [Eucalyptus Wood Curved Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armadillo-pavilion.md) - [Garden-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demountable-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md)