# Enormous Futuristic Science Centers SMAR Architecture Studio's Proposal is Spacious and Minimalist By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-center References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/892095/smar-architecture-studio-selected-as-winners-of-science-island-design-competition) & [smar-architects](https://www.smar-architects.com/) In the most popular Lithuanian Design Contest to date, SMAR Architecture Studio prevails with its innovative and minimalist proposal for a clean and ultra-futuristic science center. The award-winning design competed against a total of 144 teams from 44 countries. The soon-to-be-built National Science and Innovation Center in Lithuania boasts a distraction-free aesthetic and a reference to the existing landscape with a "sloping and reflecting upper disk" on the ceiling. From the detailed image renderings, one can easily deduce that the innovative science center entertains an open-space concept for the floor plan that is sure to foster socialization and a platform for discussion between visitors. It is expected that SMAR Architecture Studio's detailed design input will be completed by 2019, while the National Science and Innovation Center is set to open doors by 2021. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Futuristic Science Centers:** The design of futuristic science centers with a clean and minimalist aesthetic is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the architecture and design industry. - **Open-space Concept:** The adoption of open-space concepts in science centers creates opportunities for socialization and collaboration, making it a disruptive innovation in the hospitality and social entertainment industry. - **Detailed Design Input:** The integration of detailed design input in science center projects presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and construction industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore the development of futuristic science centers with a minimalist aesthetic. - **Hospitality and Social Entertainment:** The hospitality and social entertainment industry can leverage the open-space concept in science centers to enhance socialization and collaboration among visitors. - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can integrate detailed design input to optimize the functionality and visual appeal of science center projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetarium-design.md) - [Scientific Communal Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-technology-in-xian.md) - [Optimal Energy Research Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alisher-navoi.md) - [Park Library Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green-museumbrary.md)