# Liquified Exteriors The H2O Building by Axis Mundi Architects Imitates Rippling Water By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2o-building References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/06/22/h2o-by-axis-mundi/) & [axismundi](http://www.axismundi.com/) Emulating the look of flowing water, the [H2O](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b6-water-dispenser) building located in Barcelona, Spain, was created for the bottled water brand H2O. The architects from [Axis Mundi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/active-glove) of New York were behind this rippling sensation, and designed the six-story H2O building to have a [water-replicating facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north), which will mimic the undulating pattern that can be found in waves. According to Dezeen, the facade will be “made of a polymer composite and suspended on a steel truss attached to the existing building.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-inspired Architecture:** Architectural designs that imitate the flow and pattern of water are becoming increasingly popular as it can add aesthetic appeal to buildings. - **Emulation of Natural Elements and Phenomena:** Incorporating natural elements such as water, wind, and flora in building designs are gaining traction among environmentally-conscious developers and property owners. - **Innovative Building Materials:** The use of advanced composite materials in construction is becoming more widespread and may provide new opportunities to enhance building exteriors like emulating the look of rippling water. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Property and Real Estate:** Integrating natural elements and utilizing innovative building materials can make properties and buildings look more appealing and increase their overall value. - **Architecture and Construction:** Architects and construction companies can leverage the trend towards water-inspired design to create eye-catching buildings and structures. - **Manufacturing:** Increasing demand for advanced composite materials can offer growth opportunities for companies in this space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanhai-arts-center.md) - [Waterfall Cafe Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-cafe-bar.md) - [Sculptural Water Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vga-water-tower.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-apartment.md) - [Water-Centric Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10m.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md)