# Cause-Oriented Pop-Up Kitchens Merrett Houmøller Architects's Pop-Up Pavilion is for Refugees By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-kitchen References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/02/25/merrett-houmoller-architects-creates-mobile-kitchen-british-red-cross-riba-london-uk/) & [merretthoumoller](http://www.merretthoumoller.com/beyond-borders) The pop-up kitchen by [Merrett Houmøller Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrett-houmller-architects) in London is not only colorful and whimsical, but is also a dining facility, supported by the [British Red Cross](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norwich-castle-restoration) and meant to assist refugees and asylum seekers. As practice co-founder Peter Merrett describes, this is a proactive way of gaining the "opportunity [...] to engage with the [social] crisis in a direct and tangible way." Dubbed the 'Befriending Kitchen,' the project is meant to bring together young people and allow them to share a meal and connect. Previously, the program's home was said to occupy "an uninspiring office." However, Merrett Houmøller Architects' design allows for the pop-up kitchen to be mobile and expand its reach in the city. In the meantime, the bright pink, yellow and blue colors foster a creatively-driven and positive atmosphere. Photo Credits: Francis Ware ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - 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 - **Pop-up Kitchens:** Designing pop-up kitchens for social causes presents opportunities for innovative ways to support communities in need. - **Mobile Dining Facilities:** Creating mobile dining facilities allows for flexibility and the ability to reach diverse locations and populations. - **Colorful and Whimsical Design:** Incorporating bright and playful design elements in food-related spaces can foster a creatively-driven and positive atmosphere. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the design of pop-up kitchens and mobile dining facilities to meet the needs of various social causes. - **Food Services:** The food service industry can adapt pop-up kitchen concepts to provide support for communities and engage customers in social causes. - **Social Services:** Organizations in the social services sector can partner with architects and food service providers to create innovative solutions for community engagement and support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Swedish-Style Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-house-warming.md) - [Freestanding Experimental Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-kitchens.md) - [Bookable Kitchen Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchenaid-room-to-host.md) - [Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opentables-dine-london.md) - [Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion.md) - [Experimental Design Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space10-launched.md) - [Tech-Informed Modular Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rekook.md)