# Translucent Corrugated Coverings Sculpture Studio's Facade Features a Unique Material Composition By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpture-studio References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/885316/sculpture-studio-modus-studio-plus-el-dorado) At first glance, Sculpture Studio looks like any other industrial workplace. It appears to have a relatively nondescript corrugated aluminum covering with a humble, prefab shape. However, on closer inspection, one will see that the building actually uses a unique material structure to offer a completely different take on that neutral design. The exterior walls of Sculpture Studio are indeed [corrugated metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center), but rather than solid plates, the facade is perforated with tiny holes that give it a [translucent look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flickering-peak). During the evening, the translucence is even more apparent, as the light from the inside of the building shines through. Sculpture Studio is a building on the [University of Arkansas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art)' campus, providing a space for students and professors in the Art Department to ply their crafts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Translucent Facades:** Opportunity for companies to innovate with new materials that offer more sustainable and energy-efficient building shells. - **Perforated Building Systems:** Opportunity to create new architectural designs with unique building systems that offer benefits such as more natural light and visual interest. - **Adaptive Industrial Workplaces:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate adaptable and sustainable designs for industrial buildings, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate new perforated and translucent building materials and systems in innovative and energy-efficient designs. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore the use of perforated building systems and other sustainable materials for more efficient and cost-effective building solutions. - **Art and Design Education:** Educational institutions can incorporate design innovations into their industrial spaces, providing students with state-of-the-art facilities that inspire creativity and collaboration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md) - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-architecture.md)