# Curving Wood Wall Architecture The Novartis Headquarters are Stunning and Distinct By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novartis References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/hdr-rice-daubney-novartis-australia-hq-08-29-2014/) & [novartis](http://www.novartis.com/) The company Novartis will soon be opening its headquarters in Sydney, and the design for the building is certainly memorable. The architecture is done by the office 'HDR | Rice Daubney,' and "the scheme is distinguished by two main formally contrasting components: an [elevated glass-clad building volume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq), and a series of full-height curving wood walls," according to DesignBoom. The building certainly has a memorable look, even when looking at it from a distance. The [curved wood walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cleveland-foundation) especially make it stand out, and will also help workers enjoy coming in every morning. Moreover, because there is a [significant amount of glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereus-house) for the walls, ample sunlight will be able to flood through. The Novartis headquarters will be a distinct building in Sydney. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/hdr-rice-daubney-novartis-australia-hq-08-29-2014/), [novartis](http://www.novartis.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Curved Wood Walls:** There is an opportunity for architects and interior designers to explore the use of curved wood walls in creating stunning buildings or spaces. - **Glass-walled Buildings:** The use of glass as a primary material for the walls of buildings is a trend that is gaining popularity and could be explored further in the architectural industry. - **Distinctive Building Designs:** Creating unique and distinctive designs for buildings is a trend that can help them stand out and could be explored further in the construction industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of wood as a material for creating unique and innovative designs for buildings. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the use of curved wood walls as an innovative way to create distinctive and visually appealing spaces. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the trend of creating distinct and memorable building designs, such as glass-walled buildings, to attract customers and stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Industrial Concrete Structural Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diez-muller-arquitectos.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Urban Natural Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-national-des-forts.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md)