# Kite-Inspired Roofing This Conceptual Kite-Covered Museum will Present a Visual Rooftop Display By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-display References: [bauhausmuseum-dessau.de](http://bauhausmuseum-dessau.de/en/home.html) & [studio06.it](http://www.studio06.it/) Architecture firm [Studio 06](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg) created a conceptual rooftop display of colorful kites that will act at the ceiling for the [Bauhaus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-en-rogue) Museum Dessau. This architecturally detailed idea will present a vivid display of [kite-like roof panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cygnet-light). Each panel will be brightly colored in order to draw the attention of tourists and passersby. The ultimate goal for this rooftop display is to create a functioning roof while simultaneously providing a practical ceiling design. The inspiration for this roofing came from Bauhaus' annual kite festival known as 'Drachenfest.' By incorporating the rich and beautiful history of Bauhaus into a massive piece of the Bauhaus Museum Dessau, this architectural project is given a greater meaning. This whimsical display of kites will emphasize the excitement within the museum and will appeal to fans of the design movement. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Roof Panels:** The use of brightly colored roof panels presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the roofing industry by adding visual appeal to buildings. - **Architectural Whimsy:** Incorporating whimsical elements like kite-inspired roof designs offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and visually captivating architectural structures. - **Historical Inspiration:** Drawing inspiration from historical events like Bauhaus' annual kite festival, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architectural design industry by infusing history and storytelling into buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Roofing:** The colorful kite-inspired roof panels can disrupt the roofing industry by introducing visually striking designs that enhance the aesthetic appeal of buildings. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers have an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the industry by incorporating whimsical elements like kite-inspired roof designs to create visually captivating and unique structures. - **Museum:** Museums can leverage disruptive innovation by incorporating historical storytelling in architectural designs, like the use of kite-inspired roof panels, to create captivating and immersive visitor experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Swooped Museum Roof Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art.md) - [Paper-Inspired Artful Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst.md) - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-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) - [Color-Blocked Contemporary Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg.md) - [Inverted-Pitched Roof Extentions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butterfly-house-extension.md)