# Cracked Glassitecture The South Korea Gimpo Art Hall by Gansam Partners By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimpo-art-hall References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/19/gimpo-art-hall-by-g-lab/) & [gansam](http://www.gansam.com/main/main.asp) This striking [architectural beauty](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre) is what the Gimpo Art Hall in South Korea will look like once construction begins in 2010. The design was proposed by Seoul architects G.Lab* of Gansam Partners, and is meant to become a [major destination](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio) for the people of the city. According to Dezeen, the design of the Gimpo Art Hall, with its almost [broken-glass-like facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house), was inspired by the image of a tree (and its branches) and symbolizes the area’s agricultural history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Broken Glassitecture:** There is potential for new materials to be developed and used in creating this novel type of architectural design. - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Architects can incorporate natural elements into their designs to create unique and visually striking buildings. - **Sustainable Architecture:** This eco-conscious trend could lead to designing buildings with more eco-friendly materials and systems, reducing their environmental footprint. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** These industries could incorporate these new trends to create a new range of projects appealing to clients who crave distinctive yet sustainable designs. - **Construction Materials:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop new materials suited for creating unconventional, nature-inspired designs like the Gimpo Art Hall. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Investing in unique and visually stunning accommodations could attract tourists who want to experience something out of the ordinary during their travels. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Perorated Brickwork Music Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gong.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md)