# Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures Delugan Meissl Designs Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/11/27/delugan-meissl-expo-cultural-park-greenhouse/)  Austrian design firm Delugan Meissl Associated Architects has just completed the design of the. Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse is nestled in China. It is defined by its use of [disused steelworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station) complemented by a mass of [curved glass pavilion structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex). It is one of the main attractions of the southern area of the Expo Park, which is built on the former industrial section of Pudong. The studio has used a [steel grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-pavilion) as the main structure and trellis for the various forms of the greenhouse to hold it securely in place. The founder of the studio Roman Delugan shares with Dezeen, "The geometries grow organically in between and around the strict existing grid, performing a vivid and natural silhouette that respects and never touches the remaining framework." Image Credit: CreatAR ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reimagined Industrial Spaces:** The transformation of disused steelworks into vibrant cultural parks demonstrates how old industrial structures can be reimagined for modern, community-focused use. - **Organic-inspired Architecture:** The design’s use of curved glass pavilions creating natural silhouettes presents opportunities in developing architecture that harmonizes with its surroundings. - **Greenhouse Integration:** The integration of greenhouse structures within urban parks underscores the potential of merging natural environments with urban developments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Urban Redevelopment:** Urban redevelopment projects can benefit from repurposing industrial sites, transforming them into community-centered spaces. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Sustainable architecture explores new possibilities by incorporating organic design elements and existing structures into new builds. - **Cultural Parks:** Cultural parks can utilize innovative architectural designs to create distinctive and engaging public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md)