# Glowing Hospital Architecture The 'Orangery' by Spacelab is Modern By Senduran Bhakthakumaran | Published 2012-04-18 | Updated 2012-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orangery-by-spacelab References: [spacelab](http://spacelab.co.uk/projects/award-winning/the-orangery-great-ormond-street-hospital) & [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/04/18/in-hackney-the-orangery-by-spacelab/) The 'Orangery' by Spacelab has a modern look, as the top portion of the building is built with a wavy design. The Orangery roof is made with five large panels that stem in opposing directions. The building was made as the dining area for staff and patients at its corresponding hospital, and its [modern design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentonville-school) makes it usable for organizational events as well. At night, when the lights are turned on, the building [glows a magnificent blue color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion). By turning [hospital structures into works of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copenhagen-eye-institute), the negative stigma often associated with hospitals being unhygienic locations will slowly be erased. The goal is to make individuals comfortable visiting hospitals, and not be deterred due to the number of sick inhabitants. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artistic Hospital Architecture:** Turning hospital structures into works of art to make individuals comfortable visiting hospitals. - **Modern Hospital Design:** Innovating hospital design with modern styles, such as the Orangery by Spacelab. - **Nighttime Illuminated Buildings:** Using lighting designs to illuminate buildings and create a unique nighttime aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Using artistic and modern designs to create welcoming and comfortable spaces for visitors. - **Architecture:** Innovating hospital design with modern and artistic elements, such as the Orangery's wavy roof. - **Lighting Design:** Creating unique and visually striking nighttime aesthetics using lighting designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Warm Medical Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oakv-clinic.md) - [Large Winter Garden Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midland-metropolitan-university-hospital.md) - [Town-Like Children's Hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herzog-de-meuron.md) - [Garden-Centric Health Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex.md) - [Acrylic Glass Cubic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t72-dental-clinic.md) - [Textural Red Concrete Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinic-in-anif.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Hospitals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malpensa-hospital.md)