# Beach-Mimicking Ball Pits This Playful Art Installations Re-Imagines the Ocean as a Giant Ball Pit By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giant-ball-pit References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/snarkitecture-the-beach-at-national-building-museum) & [snarkitecture](http://www.snarkitecture.com/) The National Building Museum is hosting a giant ball pit that is actually an interactive art installation. This giant ball pit represents a re-imagined beachfront with the ocean made of out of 1 million polyethylene balls. Design firm Snarkitecture called its installation 'The BEACH.' Every inch of the 10,000 square-foot museum space is covered in white beach-themed accessories. The re-invented water is of course the best part of the interactive art because it is essentially a ball pit for adults. Guests are encouraged to play and frolic just as they would at a real beach. The furthest end of the space features a floor to ceiling mirror that gives the illusion of a never-ending waterfront. The installation also incorporates beach chairs for lounging and umbrellas are set up along the fake shoreline to complete the summer scene. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Interactive Art Installations:** Opportunity for businesses to create immersive and engaging experiences using interactive art installations. - **Reimagining Traditional Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to transform ordinary spaces into imaginative and playful environments. - **Adult Playgrounds:** Emerging trend of creating spaces for adults to play and unwind, presenting opportunities for businesses to design unique leisure experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Design and Architecture:** Design firms can capitalize on creating innovative and experiential installations for museums, public spaces, and events. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** There is potential to attract tourists and enhance guest experiences by incorporating interactive art installations in hotels, resorts, and entertainment venues. - **Event Planning and Entertainment:** Event planners can explore the concept of adult playgrounds to create unconventional and memorable experiences for corporate events, parties, and festivals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reflective Ping-Pong Parlour Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/match-point-installation.md) - [Generational-Lasting Dynamic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mike-hewson-2.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion-1.md) - [Whimsical Pool-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-pool-exhibition.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Nostalgic Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/litebrite-worlds-of-wonder.md)