# Surreal Structural Concepts The Hidden Orchestra by Alice Labourel is Imaginative and Practical By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-orchestra-by-alice-labourel References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/hidden-orchestra-by-alice-labourel) & [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news) The Hidden Orchestra by Alice Labourel is the architecture student's whimsical [Ballet School concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school). Designed with sustainability in mind, this striking orchestra concept aims to separate physical reality from perceived reality. This unconventional and imaginative structure is set to be located on the backs of the Los Angeles River and is designed to adapt to its real surroundings while employing [sustainable energy conservation practices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1). The concept for the Hidden Orchestra by Alice Labourel features an [integrated purification system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1) that stores the region's access rain water, filtering it and then reusing it at a later time. The architecture graduate's visually striking set of illustrations features a combination of hand-drawings and computer renderings that describe a bold ballet school idea that is both imaginative and practical. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Hidden Orchestra concept prioritizes sustainability and energy conservation, providing opportunities for further development in the sustainable architecture trend. - **Whimsical Design:** The Hidden Orchestra concept's imaginative and unconventional design features provide opportunities for whimsical design in architecture and other related industries. - **Integrated Water Systems:** The Hidden Orchestra concept's integrated system for filtering and reusing regional access rainwater presents opportunities for further innovation in integrated water systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The Hidden Orchestra concept presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry, particularly in sustainable architecture and whimsical design. - **Sustainable Energy:** The Hidden Orchestra concept's use of sustainable energy conservation practices could lead to disruptive innovation opportunities in related industries such as renewable energy and smart grid technology. - **Water Management:** The Hidden Orchestra concept's integrated water system presents opportunities for innovative development in the water management industry, such as improving systems for water filtration and reuse. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Music-Inspired Enlivening Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchestra-park.md) - [Lakeside Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus.md) - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Gracefully Dynamic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-tower.md) - [Musical-Themed Kinetic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daydreamer.md) - [Floating Opera Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-musica.md) - [Sculptural Mall Dreamscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unbounded-sanctuary.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Musical Island Regeneration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundscape-1.md)