# Copper-Focused Public Squares West 8 Presents an Idea for the Mesa City Center By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-city-center References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/west-8-mesa-city-center-competition-arizona-08-29-2014/) & [west8.nl](http://www.west8.nl/) The Mesa City Center in Arizona is currently undergoing changes, with quite a few proposals coming through as to what should be done with the place. [West 8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puma-studio-los-angeles) has put forward a design, which features a [large copper structure in the center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion). The copper structure is titled 'The Wind Dancer,' and it gives visitors some much-needed shade, as this part of the United States can become extremely hot in the summer. Other than this central structure, the rest of the area consists of many trees, green spaces and benches for people to relax on. While it's not certain who will be developing this area as of yet, West 8 certainly has a good chance of winning the bid with designs such as this. It's the perfect spot for both kids and adults alike to come and play. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/west-8-mesa-city-center-competition-arizona-08-29-2014/), [west8.nl](http://www.west8.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Copper Structures in Public Spaces:** Integrating copper structures into parks and plazas can create unique public spaces that offer shade amidst hot climates. - **Green Spaces in Urban Areas:** Increasing the amount of greenery in urban areas can help mitigate heat, and improve public health and well-being. - **Design Proposals for Public Spaces:** Adopting innovative and striking design proposals can increase public engagement with city planning and transform public spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Urban Planning:** Architecture and urban planning firms can incorporate copper structures and green spaces into public space designs in hot climates. - **Public Parks and Recreation:** Public park administrators can improve parks and plazas by bringing unique designs that incorporate various architectural features and green spaces. - **Metal and Mining Industry:** Metal and mining companies can explore opportunities to provide copper materials for unique building projects like The Wind Dancer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diplomatic Shaded Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/us-consulate-general.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Reimagined Riverside Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gate-m-west-bund-dream-center.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Terracotta Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iztapalapa-pilares-community-center.md) - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Arched Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-colaboracin-arquitectnica.md) - [Copper Shell-Enclosed Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-blockhouse.md) - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md)