# Bowl-Like Buildings The Kirnu Pavilion is Made from Recycled Material By Meghan Young | Published 2009-12-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirnu-pavilion References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/finnish-pavilion-kirnu-portrays-finland-in-a-microcosm/) & [jkmm.fi](http://www.jkmm.fi/news.html) Although the building looks more like a giant’s bowl than anything else, the Kirnu Pavilion actually translates to “giant’s kettle.” Perhaps the kettles in Finland look different from what I’m used to, but I digress. Designed by [JKMM Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tammela-stadium), the Kirnu Pavilion is set to be the home of restaurants, shops and an elevated exhibition hall. According to the [Design Blog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan), it “makes use of latest construction techniques to make life better and health in the days to come.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Kirnu Pavilion showcases the use of recycled materials and innovative construction techniques, opening up opportunities for sustainable architecture in the industry. - **Mixed-use Spaces:** The Kirnu Pavilion's design as a home for restaurants, shops, and exhibition halls highlights the trend towards creating multi-functional spaces that cater to diverse consumer needs. - **Health-conscious Design:** The use of latest construction techniques in the Kirnu Pavilion emphasizes the growing trend of incorporating health and wellness principles into architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The innovative design and construction techniques used in the Kirnu Pavilion present disruptive innovation opportunities for the architecture industry. - **Retail:** The mixed-use concept of the Kirnu Pavilion suggests potential disruptive innovation opportunities for the retail industry, particularly in creating unique shopping experiences. - **Hospitality:** The incorporation of restaurants and exhibition halls in the Kirnu Pavilion presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the hospitality industry, redefining the concept of a hotel or venue. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lily-Shaped Reusable Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Lake-Overlooking Tiled Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion.md) - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md) - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion.md)