# Geometric Gauze Installations The Loom-Hyperbolic by Barkow Leibinger Architects is Made of Yarn By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loom-hyperbolic-by-barkow-leibinger-architects References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/loom-hyperbolic) & [barkowleibinger](http://www.barkowleibinger.com/) The Loom-Hyperbolic by Barkow Leibinger Architects is a complex [geometric art installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped) located on the ruins of the Koutoubia mosque in Marrakech, Morocco. Designed by the Berlin-based architecture firm, this [gauze-resembling sculptural piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh) is created with a cultural inspiration in mind. Made using local crafts and materials, this art piece was inspired by traditional Moroccan loom weaving using woven yearn to create interactive and dynamic architectural elements. With pinewood as support, these geometric volumes are striking and structurally sound. Projecting delicately [sun-lit shadows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp) onto its surrounding ruins throughout the day, the Loom-Hyperbolic by Barkow Leibinger Architects is a bold art piece that showcases cultural pride while exhibiting a strong relationship with its surrounding historical Moroccan site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 63% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Installations:** Opportunity for creating visually striking and structurally sound architectural elements using geometric designs. - **Craft-based Art:** Exploration of traditional crafts and materials in creating interactive and culturally inspired art installations. - **Interactive Sculptures:** Integration of interactive elements in sculpture design, blurring the line between art and architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate cultural and historical inspirations in their designs. - **Art:** Exploration of new materials and techniques in creating visually engaging and culturally meaningful art installations. - **Tourism:** Utilization of unique and culturally inspired art pieces to attract tourists to historical sites and landmarks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breathtaking Woven Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-installation.md) - [Interactive Weaved Jacquard Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dung-dkar-cloak.md) - [Unfinished Mall Textile Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-limbo.md) - [Textile Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olga-de-amaral.md) - [Math-Inspired Colorful Rugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weave-collection.md) - [Cultural Wood Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lost-cloth-object.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Donut-Shaped Meteorological Balloons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-gateway-and-sky-ring.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md)