# Upcycled Architecture Exhibits This Exibit at the Venice Biennale Uses 100 Tons of Recycled Waste By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-waste References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/06/02/venice-architecture-biennale-2016-recycled-waste-exhibition-entrances-alejandro-aravena/) & [alejandroaravena](http://alejandroaravena.com/) Alejandro Aravena is the Chilean architect who headed the creation of the 'Reporting From The Front' exhibit at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2016 -- two stunning rooms that use close to 100 tons of [recycled waste material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-airport-chairs). The exhibit was built with the help of contributors David Chipperfield, Tadao Ando, Peter Zumthor and [SANAA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green). Reporting From The Front was created to make other architects at the event think of global issues by understanding their contribution to the levels of waste in the world -- a message that becomes especially clear considering all the recycled waste was taken from the 2015 Venice Art Biennale. The exhibit invites patrons to walk through under a ceiling of massive amounts of hanging scrap metal which is supported by plasterboard walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create sustainable buildings using recycled waste materials. - **Waste Reduction:** Opportunity for industries to develop innovative solutions for reducing waste and promoting sustainability. - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity for designers and architects to prioritize sustainability in their projects and create environmentally friendly spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture industry can embrace upcycled materials and innovative design techniques for sustainable construction. - **Environmental Services:** Opportunity for environmental service providers to offer waste management and recycling solutions to support upcycled architecture. - **Art and Design:** Art and design industry can incorporate upcycled materials and sustainability concepts in their creations to promote environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Earth-Filled Heritage Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brazil-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Plastic-Exploring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everlasting-plastics.md) - [Upcycled Object Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nendo-and-daniel-arsham.md) - [Clay Bead-Cloaked Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geology-of-britannic-repair.md) - [Recycled Bar Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-installation.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Recycled Ship Sail Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeze-installation.md)