# Towering London Concert Halls Diller Scofidio + Renfro Creates a Stunningly Contemporary Center By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/london-concert-hall References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/21/diller-scofidio-renfro-london-centre-for-music/) & [dsrny](https://dsrny.com/) The upcoming construction of the London concert hall is deemed to embrace a highly modern and connected concept. Designed by [Diller Scofidio + Renfro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-liberia), the visuals of the towering institution seem to affirm this idea. The building will be shared by the [Barbican](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-the-sound) -- a world-class arts and learning center, the [London Symphony Orchestra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dalston-pavilion), as well as the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. The facility is designed to effortlessly house these collectives, with plenty of left-over space for performances, rehearsals and even some for educational purposes. The network of spaces that New York-based architectural studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro has designed are truly amazing. With an estimated budget of close to £ 288 million, the London concert hall has earned its status as "a concert hall for the 21st century." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Modern Concert Hall Design:** There is an opportunity to disrupt the concert hall industry by creating highly modern and connected designs that cater to the needs of multiple organizations. - **Multi-purpose Performance Spaces:** Creating flexible spaces that can be used for various performances, rehearsals, and educational purposes can revolutionize the way concert halls are utilized. - **Collaborative Arts and Education Centers:** The integration of arts and education institutions within concert halls presents an opportunity to foster collaboration and shared resources. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore disruptive innovations in modern concert hall design to create visually stunning and functional spaces. - **Performing Arts:** The performing arts industry can benefit from the development of multi-purpose performance spaces that cater to the needs of diverse organizations and audiences. - **Education:** Educational institutions can explore collaborations with concert halls to create integrated arts and education centers that provide unique learning opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Performance Hall Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powell-hall.md) - [Trio Cuboid Music Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building.md) - [Restored British Music Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheppard-robson.md) - [Industrial-Themed Dance Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells.md) - [Mirrored Facade Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jzef-wider-state-music-school.md) - [Lakeside Cultural Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isola-della-mus.md) - [Harbor Opera Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hamburg-state-opera.md) - [Airborne Concert Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arka-nova.md) - [Sculptural Museum Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro1.md)