# Concrete Creation Contests ‘Seven Wonders of Concrete' Showcases Spectacular Structure By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-06-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seven-wonders-of-concrete References: [facebook](http://www.facebook.com/Lafarge) & [lafarge](http://www.lafarge.com/) Lafarge, partner of the [France Pavillion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sharp) at the Shanghai 2010 World Expo, has put together the “Seven Wonders of Concrete.” The presentation of immaculate manmade [concrete projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berhaus) will incorporate social media by asking you to vote for your favorite design on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-verified). The “Seven Wonders of Concrete” is a collection of structures that demonstrate the symbiotic relationship between technology, building materials, and of course, beauty. **Implications** - From bridges to tall towers, the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' have managed to push the boundaries of designing further than ever. The wonders are truly unique in style and boast true talent on behalf of the architectures, engineers and the builders. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 30% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Construction:** The 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' showcase the potential of using concrete in sustainable construction, paving the way for more environmentally friendly building practices. - **Social Media Integration:** By incorporating social media voting on Facebook, the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' demonstrate how the construction industry can leverage social platforms to engage audiences and gather feedback. - **Innovative Building Materials:** The selection of immaculate concrete structures in the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' highlights the endless possibilities and creativity that can be achieved through the use of innovative building materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace sustainable construction practices showcased by the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' to meet the growing demand for environmentally conscious building solutions. - **Social Media:** The success of the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' in integrating social media platforms like Facebook presents new opportunities for social media companies to collaborate with the construction industry for engagement strategies. - **Building Materials:** The innovative and visually stunning concrete structures featured in the 'Seven Wonders of Concrete' inspire the building materials industry to explore and develop new products that push the boundaries of design and functionality. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-pavilion.md) - [City Exploration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-exploration-app.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire.md) - [Structural Concrete Arts Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanchang-oct.md) - [Red Concrete Exhibition Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-box.md) - [Coastal Concrete Building Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econcrete.md) - [Green Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects.md) - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md)