# Messy Modern Mudchitecture The Leoja Bloma Pavilion is Built Around Iceland's Exotic Geography By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-07-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leoja-bloma References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/) There is something to be said for the style of architecture that the Leoja Bloma explores. It acts as a study of more [primitive forms of building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion) to make valuable use of the site's own natural materials and to reinvent the best possible strategy for erecting a unique structure. Conceived by Sang-uk Park and Youngbum Kim, Leoja Bloma houses [hot springs and gallery spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama) to highlight the extreme characteristics of the Icelandic landscape. Views inside of the 'Mud Flower' project unveil an unusual world, seemingly in a state of decay. Wood an local clay are used to form the [cave-like walls and ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-chamber) of the edifice through a chaotic assembly process, leaving openings in the cladding and pieces hanging from above. Photo Credits: [suckerPUNCH](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2012/07/12/leðja-bloma-mud-flower/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Primitive Building:** Exploring more primitive forms of building to make use of natural materials and reinvent unique structures. - **Chaotic Assembly:** Utilizing a chaotic assembly process to create cave-like structures with openings and hanging pieces for an unconventional aesthetic. - **Decay Aesthetics:** Creating structures that showcase a world seemingly in a state of decay, combining elements of art and architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to reimagine building techniques using natural materials and unconventional aesthetics. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to explore new assembly methods and create unique structures with chaotic elements. - **Art:** Opportunity for artists to merge art and architecture, creating structures that showcase decay aesthetics and unconventional beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md) - [Modular Cob Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heal-home-hmm.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Volcanic Visitor Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plat-asia.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Elemental Black Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-nyp.md) - [Forested Concrete Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miel-pavilion.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Hotel Ground-Transformed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duho-pavilion.md)