# Spiky Recycled Pavilion Structures The University of Stuttgart Challenges Architectural Boundaries By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-10-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-pavilion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/10/01/icd-aggregate-pavilion-120000-interlocking-stars-stuyygart-architecture/) After over a decade of active research, the [University of Stuttgart](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion) debuts its project — a spiky recycled pavilion. Dubbed the 'ICD Aggregate Pavilion 2018,' the structure boasts an overwhelming amount of consciously sourced plastic spiked stars — over 120,000 to be exact. It was created by "a custom-built, cable-driven parallel robot." The dimensions of the recycled pavilion are three meters in height and seven meters in length. The creation is incredibly complex and it truly challenges the [architectural discipline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb). Students and faculty that took part in the curation of this work looked into "applying lessons from large granular masses found in nature to architecture." As a result, the impressive recycled pavilion is held together "by contact force." That is, the structure is supporting itself and each element is "bonded only by friction." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Recycled Architecture:** The use of consciously sourced and recycled materials in architectural projects presents opportunities for sustainable and environmentally friendly design approaches. - **Custom-built Robotics:** Incorporating custom-built, cable-driven parallel robots in construction processes allows for more efficient and complex architectural structures. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Applying lessons from natural granular masses to architecture opens up possibilities for innovative and aesthetically unique designs. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the trend of recycled architecture to promote sustainable building practices and reduce waste. - **Robotics:** The robotics industry can explore opportunities in custom-built cable-driven parallel robots for applications in construction and other industries. - **Design and Architecture:** The design and architecture industry can adopt nature-inspired design principles to create visually stunning and environmentally conscious structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hassell.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Lily-Shaped Reusable Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan.md)