# Cube-Shaped Architecture Taipei Performing Arts Center is a Building for Blockheads By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-03-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squarchitecture-taipei-building-for-blockheads References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/5592/nl-architects-tpac-taipei-performing-art-center-proposal.html) & [nlarchitects.nl](http://www.nlarchitects.nl/) NL Architects have designed the [Taipei Performing Arts Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inconspicuous-pet-furniture) like a giant cube of Swiss cheese set over a public square, with the missing sections there to provide light and visual interest for the overall impact that the design is meant to have. Inside the Taipei Performing Arts Center, you'll find your typical [cultural center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center) of library, stores, [stages, lobbies, bars, and restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre). Balconies galore feature swimming pools, a skate area, playground, hotel garden, and cafe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 93% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cube-shaped Architecture:** Explore the trend of using cube-shaped architecture in building designs to create a visually striking and unique aesthetic. - **Swiss Cheese Design:** Discover the trend of incorporating Swiss cheese-like cutouts in architectural designs to add light and visual interest. - **Multifunctional Spaces:** Uncover the trend of designing spaces that serve multiple functions, such as combining a cultural center with amenities like swimming pools, cafes, and playgrounds. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can embrace cube-shaped architecture and Swiss cheese design trends to create innovative and visually appealing structures, while maximizing space usage. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate multifunctional spaces in their establishments, offering guests a unique and immersive experience by combining accommodations with amenities such as pools, restaurants, and recreational areas. - **Entertainment and Cultural Arts:** Entertainment venues and cultural centers can adopt cube-shaped architecture and incorporate multifunctional spaces to provide a versatile and captivating environment for visitors, offering a variety of activities and attractions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Alleyway-Inspired Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-bund-performing-arts-centre.md) - [Arched Garden-Topped Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex.md) - [Sculptural Cultural Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aydc-public-art-centre.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Viewing Box Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-center-for-arts-innovation.md)