# Wave-Wrapped Buildings The Monaco Pavilion at The Shanghai Expo 2010 By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monaco-pavilion References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/02/insane-building.php) & [naco.net](http://www.naco.net/) The Shanghai Expo 2010 is producing some astonishing [architectural feats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion) like the Monaco pavilion. Designed by Naço Architecture, the building's exterior looks like it is made of tuberous, rippling [aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2). The comparison is not entirely incorrect as horizontal, water-filled troughs are located underneath each layer. Lit by LEDs and then reflected into the glass surface, the water produces the [undulating surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre). The Monaco pavilion isn't just pretty, it's also eco-friendly, as it is run on solar power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Innovative designs that incorporate sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and renewable energy sources to minimize environmental impact. - **Responsive Architecture:** Innovative designs that adapt and respond to changing environmental conditions and user needs. - **Aquarium Architecture:** Innovative designs that incorporate water and aquatic elements to create unique and visually stunning buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects, designers, and engineers to leverage new materials, technologies, and techniques to create more sustainable, adaptable, and visually striking buildings. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities to provide sustainable and efficient energy solutions to power eco-friendly buildings and reduce carbon emissions. - **Tourism:** Opportunities to attract visitors and boost tourism by creating unique and eye-catching landmarks and attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-fornes.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanhai-arts-center.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Bamboo-Based Dome Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-ocean-dome.md)