# Floating Pavilions Water Surrounds the Shanghai Expo 2010 French Pavilion By Rachel | Published 2009-08-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-pavilion-shanghai-2010 References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/31684/french-pavillion-for-shanghai-expo-2010/) & [jacques-ferrier](http://www.jacques-ferrier.com/) There have been some stellar building designs for the upcoming Shanghai 2010 Expo, and the French Pavilion is one of them. The French Pavilion design for the Shanghai 2010 Expo appears to be [floating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa), as it's surrounded by water. Even better is that it is filled with a [large French garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion). The design is a cool decision by Architect Jacques Ferrier and seems in keeping with the eco-friendly designs of the Shanghai Expo. **Implications** - Many consumer demands within society today are based on eco-friendly and contemporary credentials. Businesses that are able to discover unique ways to combine these two qualities into one product will likely experience very favorable returns. Modern consumers will invest in those products that best reflect their tastes and preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 40% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Designs:** Opportunity for businesses to create innovative products that combine eco-friendly and contemporary credentials. - **Floating Architecture:** Potential for architects and designers to explore the concept of floating structures in their projects. - **Consumer Preferences:** Understanding consumer tastes and preferences can lead to successful product development. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the concept of floating structures in their designs and create unique experiences. - **Gardening/landscaping:** Opportunity for businesses in the gardening and landscaping industry to offer services and products for creating French gardens. - **Sustainable Design:** Businesses that focus on sustainable design can develop innovative solutions for eco-friendly structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Tranquil Round Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-round-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Lake-Overlooking Tiled Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion.md)