# Treehouse Community Hubs The Pharrell Williams Resource Center Aims to Inspire Children By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-17 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pharrell-williams-resource-center References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/pharrell-williams-resource-center-a-tree-house-for-youth-empowerment/) & [oppenoffice](http://www.oppenoffice.com/index2.htm) Music man Pharrell Williams and architecture studio Oppenheim are all ready to take the wraps off of the [Pharrell Williams Resource Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/physical-wearables-collection). The center was built in Williams' hometown of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and is meant to assist [the youth of the area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utt-empower-soweto) in realizing their goals and dreams. Celebs giving back to the kids of their hometown is nothing new, but the Pharrell Williams Resource Center also gives back to those in Virginia Beach who love modern design and architecture. The Pharrell Williams Resource Center has been built in the area's surrounding woods and designed to look like a [futuristic tree house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hi-ladders-high). If the finished project looks anything like the conceptual designs then the children of Virginia Beach are in for a treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Community-focused Architecture:** Designing community spaces that are aesthetically pleasing, functional, and inspire creativity and growth. - **Celebrity-backed Philanthropic Initiatives:** Leveraging the influence of celebrities to create positive change in their hometowns and beyond. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Using natural elements to create beautiful and sustainable structures that blend into their surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities to rethink traditional building practices and embrace innovative design solutions that prioritize community and the environment. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Harnessing the power of celebrity and philanthropy to create impactful programs and initiatives that benefit communities in need. - **Youth Empowerment:** Providing resources and opportunities for young people to pursue their passions and achieve their goals, particularly in underprivileged communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celeb-Backed Advocacy Agencies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mighty-dream.md) - [Rocket Set Block Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/over-the-moon.md) - [Timber Research Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthony-timberlands.md) - [Community Wellness Centres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-house.md) - [3D-Printed Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hope-village.md) - [Nature Preserve Welcome Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arverne-east-welcome-center.md) - [Viewing Box Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-center-for-arts-innovation.md) - [Animated Biographical Movies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piece-by-piece.md) - [Mythically Designed Luxe Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-titan.md)