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# Illuminated Museum Construction Sites
The Musee des Confluences Puts on a Colorful Display

By Meghan Young | Published 2013-12-12 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musee-des-confluences
References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3022897/a-light-show-turns-a-french-museum-into-the-big-bang) & [atelierherveaudibert](http://atelierherveaudibert.com/)

It is not often that a site still under construction gets special treatment such as the Musee des Confluences. Of course, anything is possible when it comes time for the annual [Festival of Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-lighting-experience) in Lyon, France, which takes place for four nights every December. Of course, what better way to get people really interested in the soon-to-open museum.

The Musee des Confluences light show was created by light artist Hervé Audibert. Conceived as a 'crystal cloud of knowledge,' by Vienna-based architecture firm [Coop Himmelb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customer-experience-platforms)(l)au, the spaceship-like building is predominantly made out of [transparent glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum), which is ideal for this installation. Titled Ylem: A Luminous Performance, it transforms the Musee des Confluences an artistic visual of the primordial substance that existed in the universe just after the Big Bang.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.6/10
- Popularity: 36% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Illuminated Construction Sites:** Using lighting installations to create visually captivating construction sites.
- **Festival of Lights:** Annual event that utilizes light art to transform spaces, generating interest and engagement.
- **Transparent Architecture:** Designing buildings with transparent glass elements to allow for unique light-based installations.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Art and Entertainment:** Utilizing light art installations and events to attract and engage audiences.
- **Construction and Architecture:** Exploring innovative ways to create visually appealing and captivating construction sites.
- **Tourism and Travel:** Incorporating light-based installations in tourist attractions to enhance visitor experiences.

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