# Translucent Spheric Structures The Nobel Headquarters by SANAA is a Message of Global Unity By Tiffany | Published 2013-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanaa References: [complexmag](http://www.complexmag.ca/art-design/2013/12/sanaa-architects-nobel-headquarters-proposal-giant-spheres) & [sanaa.co.jp](http://www.sanaa.co.jp/) Designers Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa from the Japanese architecture firm [SANAA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-modern) recently entered the bidding for an architectural design competition for the construction of the Nobel Prize headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. SANAA's proposal for the headquarters feature six stunningly [transparent spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom) varying in differing sizes. They have rendered a series of simplistically translucent spheres that are an ode to the corporations message -- a message of global unity and transparency. Fully utilizing the city of Stockholm, the skyline and the waterfront to achieve an even more visually appealing scene as it invites the public to take a glimpse on the inner world of the Nobel headquarters. The headquarters is designed especially to cater to the idea and inspiration of progressive learning and relaxation, with projections to build a new park that will be open to the public during the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Translucent Spheric Structures:** There is an opportunity for architecture firms to explore the use of translucent materials for buildings that promote transparency and openness. - **Global Unity Design:** The idea of promoting global unity through design can be used in various industries such as fashion, product design, and technology. - **Progressive Learning and Relaxation:** Incorporating progressive learning and relaxation into the design of public spaces, corporate offices, and educational institutions can be a disruptive innovation in these industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore the use of translucent materials for buildings that promote transparency and openness. - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can leverage the idea of promoting global unity through their clothing collections and marketing campaigns. - **Technology:** Technology companies can incorporate the concept of promoting global unity and transparency in their product designs and branding strategies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Harbour Artful Pavilion Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sydney-modern.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Trio Cuboid Music Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edward-and-joyce-linde-music-building.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Transparent Teardrop-Shaped Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuko-nagayama-associates.md) - [Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetarium-design.md)