# Architectural Outdoor Initiatives Gernot Riether Creates This Eye-Catching Underwood Pavilion By Erin Fox | Published 2014-10-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gernot-riether References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/underwood-pavilion-by-gernot-riether) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/137993/aia-pavilion-gernot-riether/) When it comes to the outdoors, architects are always looking for a way to create a more aesthetically pleasing surrounding for the public and Gernot Riether knows this all too well. The 'Underwood Pavilion' was constructed in Indiana in attempts to deliver more beauty to [public spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion). The structure is composed of 56 3D tensegrity modules. Each module is covered in Elsatan, a fabric that will make the hottest of summer days seem cool and breezy. At night, the structure is lit up, allowing light to bounce off of the [spherical structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion) and loom through the fabric to create a dreamy eye-catching pavilion. Currently, the pavilion created by Gernot Riether is traveling throughout the Midwest. If this doesn't make you want to go outside,for at least an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/murf-and-chronic-tacos) photo, what else will? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Aesthetic Outdoor Structures:** Creating visually appealing outdoor structures using innovative materials and lighting techniques. - **3D Tensegrity Modules:** Utilizing 3D tensegrity modules to construct unique and eye-catching architectural designs. - **Lighting Innovation in Outdoor Spaces:** Exploring new lighting concepts to enhance the visual impact of outdoor structures and pavilions. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects can leverage aesthetic outdoor structures to create visually stunning public spaces and landmarks. - **Fabric Manufacturing:** Fabric manufacturers can develop innovative materials like Elsatan to provide functional and visually appealing solutions for outdoor structures. - **Lighting Technology:** Lighting technology companies can partner with architects to create unique lighting solutions for outdoor spaces, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Timber Modern Porch Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porch-an-architecture-of-generosity.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md) - [Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-pavilion-1.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md)