# Folded Buildings Rio de Janiero's Museum of Image and Sound Looks Layered By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-image-and-sound References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/14/museum-of-image-and-sound-by-diller-scofidio-renfro/#more-36956) & [dillerscofidio](http://www.dillerscofidio.com/) Rio de Janeiro will soon have a new building to house the [Museum of Image and Sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art). 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Fish Scale-Resembling Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/istanbul-modern.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md)