# Slatted Wooden Art Museums The Odunpazari Modern Art Museum Will Be Covered in Timber Logs By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odunpazari-modern-art-museum References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/04/20/odunpazari-modern-art-museum-kengo-kuma-associates-eskishehr-turkey/) Japanese architecture firm [Kengo Kuma & Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-arte-moderna-gulbenkian) has recently unveiled its plans for the Odunpazari Modern Art Museum in Turkey, and the design references the history of the building's site. The museum will consist of several stacked volumes that will be clad in slatted timber struts, like squared versions of the Lincoln Logs that young children play with. The decision to use a [primarily wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-wegner) for the Odunpazari Modern Art Museum is a not-so-subtle reference to the history of the area. The site on which the new museum will be built was once a wood market, and indeed many of the surrounding [Ottoman Empire era buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress) are also built out of wood (albeit with more subtle designs.) The museum's artwork will primarily be contemporary pieces from Turkish artists. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 9% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Timber Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and developers to explore innovative and sustainable timber designs in various structures. - **Historical References:** Opportunity for heritage and cultural industries to incorporate historical references in modern design, creating unique and meaningful experiences for visitors. - **Contemporary Turkish Art:** Opportunity for the art industry to promote and showcase contemporary Turkish art through dedicated galleries and exhibitions. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can embrace the use of timber as a primary material in constructing sustainable and visually appealing structures. - **Tourism:** Museums and cultural attractions can leverage historical references to attract tourists seeking unique and immersive experiences. - **Art:** Art galleries and institutions can curate exhibitions to promote and support contemporary Turkish artists, fostering a thriving art scene. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Center Sweeping Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-arte-moderna-gulbenkian.md) - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Woodland Arts Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterhouseoyama.md) - [Architecturally Intricate Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Slatted Wooden Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-slatted-house.md) - [Lakeside Modern Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muzej-lah.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md)