# Rope-Knit Canopies The Netscape Pavilion Takes on a Nautical and Futuristic Form By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netscape-pavilion References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1665271/a-canopy-knit-from-45000-feet-of-rope) & [oylerwu](http://oylerwu.com/) Both futuristic and nautical at the same time, the Netscape pavilion is a stunning art installation. Located at the [Southern California Institute of Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arhaus) in Los Angeles, it is made up of an astounding 45,000 feet of rope, not to mention a slew of [sail-like fabric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress). Created by Dwayne Oyler and Jenny Wu, professors at [SCI-Arc](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brash-collective) and principals of their firm Oyler Wu Collaborative, the Netscape pavilion was built to house the institute's graduation this year. Although the only directive was to keep 1,000 students and guests shaded and cool during the ceremony, the Netscape pavilion does more than that. It also provides a breathtaking backdrop to one of the biggest days of both students' and parents' lives. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Rope-knit Structures:** Opportunity for creating unique and visually striking architectural designs using rope and knit techniques. - **Nautical-inspired Art Installations:** Potential for incorporating marine themes and elements into creative art installations. - **Sustainable Shade Solutions:** Potential for developing eco-friendly and innovative shading structures for outdoor events and venues. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore new construction techniques and materials for creating captivating structures. - **Art and Sculpture:** Potential for artists and sculptors to integrate nautical aesthetics and techniques into their creative projects. - **Event Planning and Outdoor Venues:** Opportunity for event planners and outdoor venue owners to offer unique and sustainable shade solutions for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Wavy Steel Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheung-sha-wan-pier-canopy.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Floating Canopy Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy.md) - [Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Recycled Ship Sail Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation.md) - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md)