# Glacier-Esque Museum Concepts The Moscow Polytechnic Museum and Educational Centre is Icy By Jordy E | Published 2013-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moscow-polytechnic-museum-and-educational-centre References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5993453/moscows-getting-a-giant-copper%20coated-glacier) & [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/blog/dyn/81713/fuksas-wins-competition-to-design-moscow-polytechnic-museum/) The Moscow Polytechnic Museum and Educational Centre is set to be put in place by architectural duo Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas. The team won an international competition, enabling them to begin this project which will be officially unveiled come 2017. A glacier theme will abound this [museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts). This will come of its coating in pre-oxidized copper, giving off a slate blue color scheme. This breaks with most of the other structures in the area, especially those that are located in the Red Square. The designers hope to challenge the setting in this sense, opening up space for dialogue that is focused on construction in the public sphere. Its [unusual coloring and shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum) will accomplish this end. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Glacier-inspired Museums:** Opportunities for creating unique and visually striking museum designs that challenge traditional aesthetics and provoke public dialogue - **Copper Coating Innovation:** Innovations in pre-oxidized copper coatings for architectural structures, allowing for unconventional color schemes and added visual interest - **Construction in the Public Sphere:** Exploring new ways to engage the public in discussions and conversations about architecture and construction ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can experiment with glacier-inspired designs and unconventional materials to create stunning and thought-provoking structures - **Museums:** Museum curators and directors can consider incorporating innovative design elements and color schemes to enhance visitor experiences and stimulate dialogue - **Metal Coating:** Manufacturers and researchers in the metal coating industry can develop and refine pre-oxidized copper coatings for various architectural applications ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-island-museum.md) - [Scientific Communal Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-technology-in-xian.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [White Concrete Boxy Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md)