# Bamboo Woven Canopies The Pulse Pavilion Boasts a Latticed Framework By Meghan Young | Published 2013-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulse-pavilion References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/pulse_pavilion_in_macau/) At first glance, the Pulse Pavilion looks like the unfinished framework of a public canopy. Yet the woven bamboo design offers a striking web-like facade that many would have been loath to cover up. The interior also boasts beautiful fabric panels that add a whimsical touch to the overall latticed design. It also provides some much needed shade for those who find themselves exploring the inside of the Pulse Pavilion. Designed by third- and fourth-year undergraduate architecture students at the University of Saint Joseph in Macau, who were led by guest professors Kristof Crolla of Laboratory for Explorative Architecture & Design Ltd. and Dannes Kok, the Pulse Pavilion is quite the feat. A combination of advanced parametric software and traditional techniques were used to create it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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:** The use of woven bamboo in the Pulse Pavilion showcases the trend of sustainable architecture, providing opportunities for incorporating eco-friendly materials in building designs. - **Parametric Design:** The advanced parametric software used in creating the Pulse Pavilion highlights the trend of parametric design, offering opportunities for innovative and customizable architectural solutions. - **Whimsical Aesthetics:** The whimsical fabric panels in the interior of the Pulse Pavilion reflect the trend of incorporating playful and imaginative elements in architectural designs, creating opportunities for unique and captivating spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the use of sustainable materials like woven bamboo to create eco-friendly and visually striking structures. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can leverage parametric design software to create highly intricate and customizable structures, pushing the boundaries of architectural innovation. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate whimsical elements and fabric panels in their projects to create enchanting spaces that captivate and inspire. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bamboo Forest Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-rainforest-pavilion.md) - [Bamboo Parasol Community Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tapmi-center.md) - [Community Hub Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-not-carbon.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/northeast-pavilion.md) - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Expansive School Bamboo Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talaricheruvu-rural-school.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godai-pavilion.md)