# Glacier Auditoriums The 'Flower of the Steppe' by Studio Nicoletti By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flower-of-the-steppe References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/13/astana-state-auditorium-by-studio-nicoletti/) & [manfredinicoletti](http://www.manfredinicoletti.com/) For those of you who are not familiar with the dombra, apparently the 'Flower of the Steppe' is shaped similar to it. A long-necked lute, which is a [musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker). Designed by [Studio Nicoletti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan), 'Flower of the Steppe' is the name of the [new Astana State Auditorium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs) to be built in Kazakhstan (yes, Borat fans, Kazakhstan). Looking more like a landed glacier, it was actually inspired by the petals of a flower. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Glacier Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to design buildings with elements inspired by nature, such as glaciers, to create unique and visually stunning structures. - **Music-inspired Design:** Incorporating design elements inspired by musical instruments, like the long-necked lute, can create interesting and distinctive designs for buildings and products. - **Culturally Inspired Design:** Designing structures that are culturally significant, like the 'Flower of the Steppe', can create a strong sense of identity and pride for the people who inhabit them. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the opportunity to design culturally significant buildings that draw inspiration from nature and music to create visually stunning and unique designs. - **Music Industry:** Musical instrument designs can be marketed to architects and designers looking for inspiration and new design elements for their products and structures. - **Tourism Industry:** Cultural landmarks, like the Astana State Auditorium in Kazakhstan, can attract tourists and be developed as part of a larger cultural tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perorated Brickwork Music Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gong.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Ring-Shaped Open-Air Amphitheaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luhu-ring-of-starlight.md) - [Lakeside Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus.md) - [Floating Opera Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-musica.md) - [Trio Cuboid Music Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building.md) - [Music-Inspired Enlivening Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchestra-park.md) - [Cinema-Converted Cultural Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center-of-contemporary-culture.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md)