# Woven Wickertecture The Spain Pavilion Spells Out the Verse of a Chinese Poem By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spain-pavilion References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/psfk-visits-the-spain-pavilion-at-the-shanghai-expo.html) & [mirallestagliabue](http://www.mirallestagliabue.com/) As impressive as the [Spain Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-home-kit) is as a standing structure, it's made even more incredible due to its literary design concept. Bridging two cultures together, designer Benedetta Tagliabue created 8524 [wicker boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban) of different tones to spell out the verse of a Chinese poem, according to PSFK. Yet it doesn't end there. Considering that Spain and China are both home to the wicker-weaving, the Spain Pavilion is an aesthetic representation of that shared tradition. Make sure you check out the images in the gallery above to fully appreciate this Shanghai Expo pavilion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 20% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Interdisciplinary Design:** The literary design concept of the Spain Pavilion blends architecture and literature, opening opportunities for interdisciplinary design in various industries. - **Cultural Fusion:** The fusion of Spanish and Chinese traditions in the Spain Pavilion showcases the potential for cultural fusion and innovation across industries such as fashion, home decor, and tourism. - **Artistic Experiences:** The immersive and poetic design of the Spain Pavilion highlights the demand for artistic experiences, creating opportunities in industries such as event planning, experiential marketing, and entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The unique use of wicker boards in the Spain Pavilion suggests innovative approaches to architectural design using unconventional materials. - **Textile and Weaving:** The Spain Pavilion's homage to wicker-weaving opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the textile and weaving industry, including sustainable materials and new weaving techniques. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** The Spain Pavilion's representation of shared traditions presents an opportunity for industries focused on cultural heritage preservation to explore collaborations and new methods of showcasing cultural diversity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-paper-umbrella.md) - [Low-Tech Cathedral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exchange-pavilion.md) - [Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md)