# Boulder-Resembles Buildings Polour Rock Climbing Hall is Inspired by the Sport By Meghan Young | Published 2014-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polour-rock-climbing-hall References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3025794/cool-rock-climbing-gym-resembles-a-big-rock) & [newwavearchitecture](http://www.newwavearchitecture.com/main.htm) It is only appropriate that the Polour Rock Climbing Hall would take on the form of a [large boulder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre). It is, after all, made for rocking climbing activities. What makes this structure stand out, however, is the fact that it occupies a tiny village. Stark and modern, it nevertheless embraces its rural surroundings through its [nature-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas). Created by New Wave Architecture, a studio based in Tehran, Iran, the exterior of the Polour Rock Climbing Hall boasts the same contours as the [artificial climbing walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre) within. Inspired by how tectonic forces move the Earth's crust, it is made out of white fiber cement panels, which allows it to blend into its snowy surroundings. Yet the windowed crevices, which are reinforced by steel framing, is what really draws the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** New types of buildings inspired by nature are being designed to blend in with surroundings and enhance human connection with nature. - **Recreational Buildings:** Specialized structures custom-built for specific recreational activities are becoming more popular and can offer unique user experiences and opportunities for innovation. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The use of fiber cement panels and other environmentally-friendly materials presents an opportunity for sustainable building practices and unique designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to create new and innovative designs inspired by nature and specialized to specific activities. - **Recreation:** As specialized recreational buildings become more popular, recreation companies have the opportunity to provide unique user experiences and attract new customers. - **Construction Materials:** Developers of environmentally-friendly construction materials, such as fiber cement panels, have the opportunity to provide sustainable building options and tap into growing market of green architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Organic Urban Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boulder-park.md) - [Boulder-Resembling Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrse.md) - [Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musa-apartment.md) - [Scandinavian Stone Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-chamber.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Rock-Climbing Work Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-climbing-gym.md)