# Underwhelming Architecture The Performa Hub is a Boring Plywood Room By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performa-hub References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/22/performa-hub-by-noffice/) & [performa-arts.org](http://performa-arts.org/blog/performa-hub/) The Performa Hub is the new performance space located on the ground floor of the impressive new [Cooper Union](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooper-house) building. The new Cooper Union building is actually so impressive, that it boggles the mind that this design was chosen for anything related to it. Understandably, the Performa Hub is a performance space, and performance spaces are often better when they are not ornate or decorative. But [plywood walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands)? Give me a break. The Performa Hub is a Performa fail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 51% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing performance spaces using sustainable materials and eco-friendly construction methods. - **Tech-integrated Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating cutting-edge technology into performance spaces to enhance the overall experience for artists and audience members. - **Multifunctional Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating performance spaces that can easily transform into different configurations to accommodate a variety of events and performances. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture & Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with performers and technology experts to revolutionize the design of performance spaces. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introducing new construction materials and techniques specifically tailored for sustainable and tech-integrated performance spaces. - **Entertainment & Events:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative approaches to performance space design that enhance the overall entertainment experience for audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Rink-Turned Creative Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub.md) - [Adaptive Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-of-hudson.md) - [Renovated Exhibition Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-13.md) - [Archival Performance Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-bow-centre.md) - [Creative Arts Hub Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hopkins-center-for-the-arts.md) - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md)