# Kinetic Sea Sculptures These Elegant Structures Were Designed by Najjar & Najjar Architects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-05-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/najjar-najjar References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/these-eerie-kinetic-sculptures-by-the-sea-would-also-ma-1575384016) & [najjar-najjar](http://najjar-najjar.com/projects/?cat=4&l=0&project=6) Lebanese architecture firm Najjar & Najjar designed these elegant and eerie conceptual structures, which would be capable of providing shelter as well as generating power. They are also a way for local residents to reclaim the Beirut shore, which has been inundated by the construction of luxury residences in recent years. The structures are named '[IRIS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-solar-tracker)' because, much like the iris of an eye, the structures can open and close to provide shelter. They can also serve as [elevated lookouts for fishermen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost) or anyone who wants to enjoy an elevated view of the water. The structures can also be connected to ocean buoys which [harness the power of waves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall) for electricity. Najjar & Najjar architects say that IRIS is "an attempt at reresisting the expropriation of Beirut's open coastline." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in the development of sustainable architecture designs that incorporate renewable energy sources. - **Coastline Reclamation:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating structures that reclaim and repurpose coastal areas affected by rapid urbanization. - **Wave Power Generation:** Opportunities for disruptive innovation exist in harnessing the power of ocean waves to generate electricity for various applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore disruptive innovation in creating sustainable structures that blend functionality and aesthetics. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can leverage disruptive innovation to develop systems that harness wave power for electricity generation. - **Coastal Development:** Coastal development industry players can consider disruptive innovations to revitalize and repurpose coastal areas for public use and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Kinetic Waterfront Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterfront-installation.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Solar Energy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/michael-jantzen-2.md) - [Kinetic Interaction Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory.md) - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md)