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Alien-Approved Interiors

The Martian Embassy by LAVA Inspires Youth Learning

— July 24, 2012 — Art & Design
Located in the heart of Sydney, Australia, the Martian Embassy by LAVA design firm encourages creativity and learning among its young visitors. From rocket ships to time travel machines, this extraterrestrial interior features a series of undulating wood elements that serve as its main visual focal point.

The surreal space is home to a non-profit creative writing center for youth that embraces imagination, fun and creativity while encouraging learning. From its learning areas to its quirky shop, this unconventional education center takes its inspiration from author Dave Egger's concept for San Francisco's 826 Valencia space paying homage to pirate culture.

Awe-inspiring and alien-approved, the futuristic Martian Embassy by LAVA enlightens visitors of all ages, giving them an intergalactic experience they won't soon forget.
Trend Themes
1. Youth-centered Learning Spaces - Businesses and organizations can create immersive learning experiences for young visitors by designing creative and imaginative spaces that spark curiosity.
2. Experiential Education - The trend towards experiential education spaces and learning environments can be leveraged by businesses and organizations to provide memorable and immersive educational experiences for their customers or visitors.
3. Surreal Interiors - Design firms and architects can create surreal and fantastical interior spaces to encourage imagination and creativity among visitors of all ages.
Industry Implications
1. Creative Writing Education - Creative writing centers and programs can incorporate imaginative and unconventional interior designs, such as the Martian Embassy by LAVA, to attract and engage young writers.
2. Museum and Exhibition Design - Design firms and architects specializing in museum and exhibition design can create immersive and otherworldly interior spaces that enhance the visitor experience and promote learning.
3. Theme Parks and Entertainment Venues - Theme parks and entertainment venues can leverage surreal and fantastical interior designs, such as the Martian Embassy by LAVA, to create immersive and memorable experiences for their guests.
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