# Sharp Shard Structures Rudy Uytenhaak's Leyweg City Hall is Full of Futuristic Angles By Meghan Young | Published 2012-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leyweg-city-hall References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/03/03/the-hague-municipal-office-by-rudy-uytenhaak/?) & [uytenhaak.nl](http://www.uytenhaak.nl/) Sharp as a glass shard, the Leyweg City Hall sports a simplistic aesthetic that nevertheless has a sci-fi edge. Made up of various angles, the structure is a dominating sight for locals and visitors alike. Designed by Rudy Uytenhaak Architects, the Leyweg City Hall is located in [The Hague, Netherlands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion). Ambitious in both scale and height, it embraces its role as a signal for the environment and a catalyst for renewal of its district. Comprised of administrative offices and [a library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie), the inside of the Leyweg City Hall mimics its outer design. Also full of angles, its [stark white interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville) is naturally lit through the use of many windows. A center for citizens and government, it is both welcoming and professional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Futuristic Architecture:** Designing buildings with futuristic angles and simplistic aesthetics presents opportunities for innovation in construction materials, techniques, and sustainability. - **Natural Lighting Design:** Utilizing natural light to light up stark white interiors through clever placement of windows presents disruptive innovation possibilities in energy efficiency. - **Mixed-use Buildings:** Mixed-use buildings like Leyweg City Hall present opportunities for innovative design and utilization of space to maximize cross-functional benefits. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can utilize the trend of sharp shard structures to create new and exciting designs that incorporate technology and sustainability. - **Construction:** The construction industry can take advantage of the trend of natural lighting design to develop new techniques and materials for smarter, more energy-efficient building practices. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore mixed-use buildings and innovate on the flexible use of space to create buildings that offer multiple functions in one structure. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md) - [Juxtaposing Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixen-public-library.md) - [Dynamic Geometric Library Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellamundie.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Shed-Like Storage Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerhouse-castle-hill.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md)