# Spherical Latticed Structures The Rizhao Urban Planning Museum is Filled With Light By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-03 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rizhao-urban-planning-museum References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/rizhao_urban_planning_museum/) & [elevationworkshop](http://www.elevationworkshop.com/) A building seemingly fit for angels, the Rizhao Urban Planning Museum is an architectural heaven. Dove white and letting in [streams of light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flickering-peak), it is elegant and a beautiful sight to behold. Designed by Elevation Workshop, the Rizhao Urban Planning Museum will be located in Shandong Province, China. Featuring [wavy cutouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion), it not only encourages light but is inspired by its surrounding waters. Acutely aware of its natural surroundings, the structure is not only [sustainable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art), but looks it as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating sustainable features into architectural designs, such as natural lighting, can improve a building's aesthetic and environmental impact. - **Geometric Design:** Using geometric shapes and patterns, especially lattice structures, can create visually appealing and unique buildings. - **Cultural Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from local culture and surroundings can result in meaningful and significant architectural designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The use of sustainable and culturally-inspired design in architecture presents opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the industry. - **Construction:** The demand for geometric and lattice-inspired designs presents opportunities for innovation in construction methods and materials. - **Tourism:** Architectural structures like the Rizhao Urban Planning Museum can become tourist attractions, presenting opportunities for growth in the tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Infinity Loop-Shaped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum.md) - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [Wave-Like Structural Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zibo-oct.md) - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md) - [Swept Roof Underground Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-time-palace.md) - [Color-Shifting Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum.md)