# Reflective Vertical Monuments Rafael de la-Hoz Creates a Piece for Tianjin China By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rafael-de-lahoz References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rafael-de-la-hoz-economic-landmark-monument-tianjin-china-04-10-2014/) & [rafaeldelahoz](http://rafaeldelahoz.com/) This gleaming [vertical structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition) was designed by Rafael de la-Hoz, and is set to go up in Tianjin, China. The design is meant to represent the development and innovation taking place in the area, as well as China's prosperity. At the very top of the structure is a mirror, which reflects light down onto the ground to celebrate the birth of TEDA on December 6th. The entire monument looks like something out of the future, and reminds viewers of a piece of thin glass jutting out from the ground and reaching towards the sky. The actual name of the piece is 'A Cut Between Heaven and Earth,' which is extremely fitting considering the shape of the structure and the way it comes to an end at 60 meters above the ground. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/rafael-de-la-hoz-economic-landmark-monument-tianjin-china-04-10-2014/), [rafaeldelahoz](http://rafaeldelahoz.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Reflective Vertical Monuments:** Opportunity to create innovative structures that celebrate development and innovation in different areas. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore creating reflective vertical monuments in various locations to represent prosperity and growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Glass Veiled Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store.md) - [Mirrored Sculpture Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sabine-marcelis-1.md) - [Origami-Inspired Steel Art Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflector-sculpture.md) - [Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-zero.md) - [Glass Facade Premium Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henderson-office.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-architecture.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Reflective Public Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flowers-and-butterflies-are-dancing.md)