# Inflatable Rooftop Gardens SKNYPL Made a Modern Take on Korean Rooftop Garden Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-08-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-garden-design References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/08/16/new-korean-garden-sknypl-inflatable-landscape-architecture-korea/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pg/sknypl/reviews/?ref=page_internal) Inspired by the simple and natural style of the traditional Korean garden, Moscow studio [SKNYPL](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabinet) created a contemporary rooftop garden design entirely out of inflatables. New Korean Garden is an [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-out)-friendly destination with colors and shapes that reference stones, hills, plants and other natural formations. Notably, the large-scale, air-filled inflatables are made from a kind of fluorine-based plastic that's recyclable. The design for the New Korean Garden was entered in an international competition that called for designers to transform the top of [Seoul Hall of Urbanism & Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-wing) into a publicly accessible space that could share a unique experience. As such, the space is perfect for gathering with a group of friends to chat and relax, enjoying time in solitude, playing or even just taking photos. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Inflatable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of inflatable materials and structures in various industries, such as architecture and event planning. - **Urban Rooftop Gardens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative, space-saving solutions for rooftop gardens in urban environments, utilizing modern design principles. - **Instagram-friendly Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create visually appealing and experiential spaces that cater to the needs of social media influencers and the Instagram generation. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate inflatable materials and designs into architectural projects, reimagining building structures and spaces. - **Event Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize inflatable structures and elements to create unique and customizable event spaces, offering a new level of flexibility and creativity. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate inflatable designs and Instagram-friendly elements into hospitality venues and tourist attractions, catering to the growing demand for visually captivating experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monumental Air Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iwagumi-air-scape.md) - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Inflatable Modular Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/havn.md) - [Integrative Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheongsudang-bakery.md) - [London-Based Garden Roofscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roof-garden.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md)