# Sand Simulated Tents The Kilo for Institut du Monde Arabe Installation Mimics Moroccan Tradition By Erin Fox | Published 2014-12-11 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilo-for-institut-du-monde-arabe References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/12/10/kilo-camel-hair-tent-jean-nouvel-institut-du-monde-arabe-paris/) & [imarabe.org](http://www.imarabe.org/) The Kilo for [Institut du Monde Arabe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-icemonitoring) installation brings a wealth of culture to Paris. Kilo has created [goat wool and camel-haired tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvascamp-mouflon-tent) in front of the patterned glass and metal Arabic institution. The tent stretches to 500 square meters and is situated on the bank of The Seine. The Institut du Monde Arabe celebrates the rich culture of the Arabic people. The temporary installation coincides with the institute's Le Maroc Contemporain (Contemporary Morocco) exhibition. It is being used to host performances, as well as a cafe and shop selling Moroccan-inspired produce. Meant to mimic the Saharan desert, the dark brown tents simulate sandy dunes. These tents pay homage to the [nomadic tradition of Morocco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion). There is also event space that hosts Moroccan artisans and jewelers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Immersion Installations:** Opportunity to create immersive installations that celebrate diverse cultures. - **Sustainable Material Architecture:** Use of sustainable materials like goat wool and camel hair to create eco-friendly structures. - **Nomadic Design Inspiration:** Opportunity to explore design aesthetics inspired by nomadic cultures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can create cultural immersive environments with tent-like structures. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can use visuals and designs inspired by nomadic traditions. - **Architecture:** Architects and builders can explore sustainable alternatives for their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Experimental Shelter Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grayhus.md) - [Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw2.md) - [Inflatable House-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-architecture-inflatable-tent.md) - [Angular Multi-Level Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokken-softshell-tent.md) - [Inflatable Stormproof Geodesic Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-kirra.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md) - [Lunar Lander-Inspired Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kudhva-kanvas-ktent.md) - [Geodesic Street Wear Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heimplanet-x-maharishi-cave-tent.md) - [Desert Sanctuary Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oasis.md)