# Weaved Coral Reefchitectures The Miralles Tagliabue Embt Spanish Pavilion Wins Top Prize By Meghan Young | Published 2009-11-09 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miralles-tagliabue-embt-spanish-pavilion References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8102/miralles-tagliabue-embt-spanish-pavillion-at-shanghai-expo-2010.html) & [mirallestagliabue](http://www.mirallestagliabue.com/index.asphttp://www.mirallestagliabue.com/index.asp) If you ever wondered what you would get if you meshed the art of [basket weaving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-of-britannic-repair) with the [natural beauty of coral reefs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pier-pavilion), wonder no more as you take in the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Spanish Pavilion. As the winner of the 2009 World Architecture Festival’s future project category, it’s agreed that the combination is spectacular. Inspired by the traditional Spanish craft, the Miralles Tagliabue EMBT Spanish Pavilion will the the future 2010 Shanghai Expo. Enjoy the gallery, courtesy of [DesignBoom.com](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/8102/miralles-tagliabue-embt-spanish-pavillion-at-shanghai-expo-2010.html)and be sure to visit their site for more info and images. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Basket-weaving Nature-inspired Architecture:** Exploring the combination of traditional crafts and natural forms to create beautiful and sustainable buildings. - **Sustainable Expo Architecture:** Designing environmentally-friendly pavilions that showcase innovative construction techniques and eco-friendly materials. - **Craft-influenced Design:** Incorporating traditional craft techniques into modern design for unique and visually stunning results. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can create unique, beautiful and sustainable buildings and pavilions that inspire and promote eco-friendliness. - **Crafts:** Crafts industries can be inspired by this trend and work with architects to incorporate their traditional techniques in unique and innovative ways. - **Expo and Event Planning:** Event planners can draw inspiration from sustainable and visually stunning pavilions and design eco-friendly events that showcase innovation and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-fornes.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md) - [Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md)