# Cavernous Organic Museums This Philippine Museum is Inspired by the Ancient Neolithic Period By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-19 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neolithic-period References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/19/museum-of-indigenous-knowledge-kengo-kuma-philippines/) & [kkaa.co.jp](http://kkaa.co.jp/works/on-going/museum-of-indigenous-knowledge/) Located in Philippine capital city of Manila, the upcoming '[Museum of Indigenous Knowledge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum)' is inspired by the ancient Neolithic period of history. Designed by Japanese design firm [Kengo Kuma & Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration), the proposed 29,500 square foot history museum will feature a [cave-shaped and organic exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos) inspired by the the Philippine's cultural heritage, beginning during the ancient Neolithic period. The structure will resemble a hollowed-out rock that opens up to the sky, and will also have both ponds and waterfalls alongside lattices of organic growth. The choice of making the exterior cave-shaped and organic was to help create a natural experience in an urban environment. Inside the museum, visitors will be treated to a more conventional modern interior, and be able to examine cultural exhibits, eat at an in-house restaurant or spend some time at the museum's gift shop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Organic Architecture:** Designing buildings using natural elements to create a natural experience in an urban setting. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Preserving traditional cultures and historical narratives through the design and content of museums. - **Experiential Museums:** Creating a more immersive and interactive experience for museum visitors through the use of unconventional and creative designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities to create innovative and unconventional designs that combine traditional cultural elements and modern materials. - **Heritage and Tourism:** Opportunities to attract visitors by creating unique and culturally immersive experiences through the development of innovative museums. - **Retail and Hospitality:** Opportunities to create a profitable ancillary business by offering themed food, drink, and retail experiences at unique museum attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Perforated Granite-Detailed Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chengdu-natural-history-museum.md) - [Swept Roof Underground Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-time-palace.md) - [Tile-Cladded Chinese Clay Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md)