# Top Floor Raver Lounges The HWKN MINI Rooftop Hosts Sky-High Light Shows By Michael Hines | Published 2012-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hwkn-mini-rooftop References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/hwkn-designs-rooftop-entertainment-area-minis-creative-use-space.html) & [hwkn](http://www.hwkn.com/) Although its name may suggest a lack of space, there is certainly nothing tiny about the HWKN MINI Rooftop. New York City-based architecture and design firm HWKN turned a [lonely rooftop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatures-rooftop) into a happening events area, complete with seating, a stage and a bar. The HWKN MINI Rooftop was created for the automaker's Creative Use of Space project. The rooftop is equipped with a [faux grassy hill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybowl), laid out in a grid. The small, white divots in the hill are actually seats, and the beige platform at the top functions as a stage for performers. The billboard behind the hill is a speaker stand/dance floor, and a bar is setup near the edge of the roof, complete with a view of the Hudson River. The entire rooftop is wired with LED lights, turning nighttime shindigs into a mini rave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Rooftop Event Spaces:** Creating versatile and innovative event spaces on rooftops that offer unique experiences and breathtaking views. - **Creative Use of Space:** Exploring unconventional ways to transform unused spaces into functional and engaging environments. - **LED Lighting Experiences:** Using LED lights to enhance and elevate the ambiance of events, creating immersive and visually stunning experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Opportunity for event planners to offer clients unique and memorable experiences in rooftop spaces. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative design firms can find opportunities to transform underutilized spaces into attractive and functional event venues. - **Lighting and Sound Technology:** Developing advanced LED lighting systems and audio setups to create immersive and dynamic event experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Futuristic Rooftop Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system.md) - [Rooftop Bar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonana.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md) - [Terraced Tiny Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-park.md) - [Nature-Surrounded Miniature Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mini.md) - [Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-tiny-house.md) - [Nature Blending Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one.md)