# Trefoil Tunnel Monuments The Innovation Pavilion Embodies Sculptural Beauty and Symbolism By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rawls-college-innovation-pavilion References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2011/10/28/innovation-pavilion/) & [theverymany](http://theverymany.com/) Education is a long hard road with many rewards but often just as many obstacles. The Rawls College Innovation Pavilion will be built in the heart of the [Texas Tech Business Administration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidget-spinner-functionality) school with the aim to inspire the university's students. Unfamiliar sights and experiences can broaden the mind, so Volkan Alkanoglu and Marc Fornes of Theverymany plan to place this abstract three-sided sculpture in a courtyard surrounded by the walls of Spanish Renaissance Architecture. The unique contemporary installation guides foot traffic from the building's entrance axes beneath the [translucent joining canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) and through one of the three tunnel-like masses. Each is [clad in wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion) and covered in a perforated shade. Together, the three islands of the Rawls College Innovation Pavilion symbolize education, communication and innovation, while the vaguely T-like shape references the institution's name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abstract Sculptural Installations:** Opportunity for creating innovative and visually striking art installations in various settings. - **Translucent Canopies:** Potential for using translucent materials in architectural design to create unique, light-filled spaces. - **Symbolic Design Elements:** Innovation opportunity to incorporate symbolic elements that reflect the purpose or values of a place or institution. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Potential for incorporating innovative design, architecture, and art in educational spaces to inspire students and enhance learning experiences. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore new materials and design approaches to create visually appealing and meaningful structures. - **Art:** Artists and sculptors can utilize innovative techniques and materials to create thought-provoking and symbolic installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Ceramic Vault Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muqarnas-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-architecture.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-pavilion.md)