# Ascendable Roofs The Pavilion in Roosendaal Square by Rene Van Zuuk Architects By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rene-van-zuuk-architects References: [dailytonic](http://www.dailytonic.com/stadspaviljoen-in-roosendaal-netherlands-by-rene-van-zuuk-architekten/) & [renevanzuuk.nl](http://www.renevanzuuk.nl/english/index_en.html) Rene van Zuuk Architects designed a [pavilion in the central square](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion) in Roosendaal, Netherlands. The idea behind the urban proposal was that the pavilion would divide the square in two parts in such a way that you would still have the feeling of being on one big square. Rene van Zuuk Architects decided to make [accessible terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skybowl) to make the [sloped roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) an accessible public area. The entrances from the roof to the building are made by cuts in the sloped surface giving every floor its own terrace. The rest of the roof acts as a big stage which allows artists to give a performances in front of the building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Accessible Roofs:** Opportunities for incorporating accessible public areas and terraces into sloped roofs. - **Urban Pavilion Design:** Designing pavilions that divide central squares and create a sense of a big unified space. - **Performance Spaces:** Creating rooftop stages for artists to give performances in front of buildings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore innovative designs for accessible roofs and urban pavilions. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in building roofs with integrated accessible terraces. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment venues can consider incorporating rooftop stages for performances and events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sloped Timber Skate Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture.md) - [Floating Creek Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md) - [Lighweight Birdwarching Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Garden-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demountable-pavilion.md) - [Community Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exeter-road-pavilion.md)