# Beached Whale Pavilions The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peddle-thorpe-fluid-pavilion References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7989/peddle-thorp-architects-fluid-amphibian-pavilion.html) & [pta.au](http://www.pta.com.au/profile.html) [Amphibian architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre) has an adaptable feel, which the Peddle Thorpe Fluid pavilion has tried to capture. A [floating exhibition place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) that is attached to land, it can also disembark and [sail to other cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress). Submitted for the Thematic Pavilion of the World Expo 2012 in Yeosu, Korea, the Peddle Thorpe Fluid pavilion is sure to garner some praise and a few raised eyebrows. See for yourself via our image gallery, courtesy of DesignBoom.com. Visit their [site](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7989/peddle-thorp-architects-fluid-amphibian-pavilion.html) for more info as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amphibian Architecture:** Exploring the potential of floating exhibition spaces that can adapt to land and sail to other cities. - **Adaptable Pavilions:** Designing pavilions that can seamlessly transition between different locations, offering flexibility for various events and expos. - **Fluid Design:** Incorporating unique and innovative design concepts into pavilions, creating visually striking and functional structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity to create groundbreaking designs that push the boundaries of traditional exhibition spaces. - **Event Planning:** Utilizing adaptable pavilions to enhance the versatility and appeal of events and expos. - **Tourism:** Attracting tourists with eye-catching and unconventional pavilions that offer a memorable experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Salmon Scale-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salmon-eye.md) - [Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/czech-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md)