# Wood Chip Buildings The La Llotja Theatre and Conference Centre by Mecanoo Architects By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-llotja-theatre References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/02/15/la-llotja-theatre-and-conference-centre-by-mecanoo-architects/) & [mecanoo.nl](http://www.mecanoo.nl/) I love going to the [theatre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells), I think there is something so cultured, posh and downright entertaining about the whole experience—and with the La Llotja Theatre, that experience is quadrupled. Designed by [Mecanoo Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natural-history-museum-abu-dhab), the La Llotja Theatre may look like is was pasted together with wood chips (the effect of which is pretty interesting), but the inside is what’s truly awe-inspiring. Simply look through the gallery above and you’ll seeing a [dazzling light installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luhu-ring-of-starlight) that may just steal the show. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wood-based Architecture:** The use of wood chips, as an innovative building material, is set to transform the building industry. - **Interactive Light Installations:** Integrating interactive light installations in the design of buildings is a newly emerging trend in the design industry. - **Environmentally Sustainable Buildings:** Architects can use this trend to build more eco-friendly and sustainable buildings, thereby addressing environmental concerns. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can integrate the use of wood in building projects to create more sustainable and cost-effective structures. - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways of incorporating eco-friendly building materials and innovative design components in their projects. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can explore the development of more sustainable, interactive and energy-efficient lighting solutions for building installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone Building Auditoriums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs.md) - [Civic Theatre Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-court-theatre.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Archival Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre.md) - [Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre.md) - [Earth-Inspired Concrete Arts Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-teatro.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Reflective Hemispherical Theater Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ball-theater.md)