# Contorted Plane Pavilions The Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall Incorporates a Hybrid Program By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huaibei-planning-exhibition-hall References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/07/19/huaibei-planning-exhibition-hall-gallery/) When an architect can afford the space, it's nice to have a bit of land to work with for the approach to a building, rather than having its exterior walls butt up against the curb. The Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall and Gallery is a study of the most effective way to balance the breadth of this threshold area. Di Wu's proposal for Hefei, China, features a [colossal geometric structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-protein-molecule) that appears to be a manipulated rectangular prism, pulled by its corners and creased in its walls to produce an intriguing multifaceted structure that's interrupted by [glass projections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones) and integrated with [elevated and sloping lawns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill). The goal behind the design of the Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall and Gallery was to pull the public onto the site and engage them with a dynamic outdoor program that could act as a venue for a range of different events. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colossal Geometric Structures:** Exploration of colossal geometric structures that are manipulated and creased to produce intriguing multifaceted designs. - **Integrated Glass Projections:** Incorporating glass projections into architectural structures to create visually captivating and dynamic designs. - **Dynamic Outdoor Programs:** Creating outdoor spaces that are designed to engage the public and act as venues for various events. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore and experiment with unconventional geometric structures and integrated glass elements in their designs. - **Event Management:** Creating dynamic outdoor spaces that serve as multi-functional venues for various events and activities. - **Public Spaces:** Designing public spaces that are engaging and versatile, allowing for a range of activities and events to take place. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md)