# Geometrically Roofed Pavilions The Festival Hall by Ackermann + Raff Boasts Angular Design Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/festival-hall-germany References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/festival-hall-by-ackermann--raff) & [ackermann-raff.de](http://www.ackermann-raff.de/) The Festival Hall by Ackermann + Raff is located in the small village of Neckartailfingen and just outside of Stuttgart in Germany. This multi-functional space aims to reconnect the village to its nearby Neckar River and the Neckaralle. The building's most eye-catching feature is its [laminated-wood canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive) that boasts an angular design. This roof element hangs atop a single storey structure that is more modest and linear in its aesthetic. The simplistic and solid Festival Hall structure is juxtaposed against its [geometric canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-2) and [open glass partitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre) that allow for panoramic views of its adjacent greenery and river. "Cantilevering beyond the building’s envelope, its roof structure creates a strong connection to the landscape and features a diamond-shaped grid that was inspired by the overlapping branches of its surrounding landscape." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Geometric Architecture:** Designers and architects are incorporating angular and geometric shapes into their buildings to create visually striking structures. - **Laminated-wood Canopies:** The use of laminated wood in canopy structures is gaining popularity, providing both structural integrity and aesthetic appeal. - **Blurring Indoor-outdoor Spaces:** Designers are creating structures with open glass partitions and panoramic views, effectively merging indoor and outdoor environments. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to incorporate geometric shapes and laminated-wood canopies into their projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the use of laminated wood in canopy structures to create visually appealing and structurally sound buildings. - **Hospitality and Events:** Hotels, event venues, and other hospitality businesses can create unique spaces by blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor environments with glass partitions and panoramic views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Light Filtered Glulam Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paviljong-rosendal.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Bold Performance Pavilion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-goes-around-bandstand.md) - [A-Frame Timber Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion.md) - [Tent-Like Exhibition Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolack-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md)