# Rotating Public Pavilions Nl Architects' Multi Mill Can Change Its Backdrop on the Fly By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nl-architects References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1662108/rotating-pavilion-turns-port-into-insane-merry-go-round) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) NL Architects has recently won a design competition in Amsterdam to build a "[cultural meeting place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion)" along the city's harbor. Their winning design, 'Multi Mill,' is a public pavilion that can rotate if a change of scenery is needed. Imagine being able to switch up an [outdoor theatres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wall) backdrop on the fly to fit the performance! Check out the gallery to see concept drawings of NL Architects' Multi Mill. **Implications** - Urbanites will no longer have to complain about having the most boring lunch break ever. Without changing up their routine, city-goers can experience something new and fresh all throughout their lunch with this [rotating public pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rotating Public Pavilions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating dynamic and versatile spaces for public gatherings and events. - **Cultural Meeting Places:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing innovative venues that can adapt to different needs and preferences. - **Interactive Outdoor Theatres:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhancing the audience experience by offering customizable backdrops for performances. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating movable and adaptable structures into architectural designs. - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transforming traditional outdoor venues into interactive and engaging spaces for guests. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing dynamic elements to outdoor theaters for immersive and captivating performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Kinetic Interaction Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transmutation-observatory.md) - [Bold Performance Pavilion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-goes-around-bandstand.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Garden-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demountable-pavilion.md) - [Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md)