Rio de Janeiro will soon have a new building to house the Museum of Image and Sound.
Created by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the Museum of Image and Sound is set to accommodate galleries, education rooms, an auditorium, bars, a restaurant and an outdoor rooftop cinema.
Located on the picturesque coastline of Rio de Janeiro, construction for the Museum of Image and Sound is set to be done in 2011.
Implications - This folded building architecture could quickly become an iconic building for the emerging mega-city. Buildings that are highly distinctive create a distinguishable visual identity for a city. This just makes me want to travel to Brazil.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Folded Building Design
- This trend presents opportunities for architects and designers to create visually iconic structures.
- Multi-functional Buildings
- Developing structures that can serve various purposes, such as galleries, education rooms, auditoriums, bars, restaurants and outdoor spaces can increase convenience for consumers.
- Emerging City Architecture
- City planners and developers can explore incorporating innovative architectural designs to create a unique and recognizable urban identity.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can leverage the trend of folded building designs to differentiate their projects and create iconic structures.
- Hospitality
- Hospitality industry professionals can utilize multi-functional building designs to create convenient and highly engaging spaces for customers.
- Urban Development
- City planners and developers can leverage innovative architectural designs to create a unique and recognizable urban identity that attracts tourism and economic development.
