# Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the New Star Cloud Museum By Amy Duong | Published 2023-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud References: [designtaxi](https://designtaxi.com/news/421941/Zaha-Hadid-Architects-New-Sci-Fi-Museum-Looks-Like-An-Efflorescent-Star-Cloud/) & [zaha-hadid](https://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/chengdu-science-fiction-museum/?utm_source=DesignTAXI&utm_medium=DesignTAXI&utm_term=DesignTAXI&utm_content=DesignTAXI&utm_campaign=DesignTAXI)  The [Chengdu Science Fiction Museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine) boasts a new design that replicates the look of a Star Cloud, designed by [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre). This year, Chengdu, China will be hosting the 81st World Science Fiction Convention of the year, otherwise known as WorldCon, which is the largest sci-fi event in the world. It takes place at the [new and captivating museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) that rests on Jingrong Lake. It looks like it takes on the shape of a large nebula cloud with a star right at the middle dispersing into many directions. The design studio speaks about the project and notes that “The fluid forms of its roofs radiate from a central point within … guiding visitors through a portal that connects our lived experience with our imagination” Image Credit: Atchain, Zaha Hadid Architects ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Galactic-themed Museums:** Designing museums with a galactic theme is a new trend that offers an opportunity to attract science fiction enthusiasts and create immersive experiences. - **Nebula-inspired Architecture:** Nebula-inspired architecture is a growing trend, creating disruptive opportunities for sustainable and visually appealing building designs. - **Immersive Exhibition Design:** Immersive exhibition design is on the rise, presenting businesses with an opportunity to combine architectural and technological innovation to create unforgettable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the galactic-themed museums trend by attracting science fiction enthusiasts and providing immersive experiences that stand out from other attractions. - **Architecture Industry:** The nebula-inspired architecture trend is disruptive for the architecture industry, presenting new challenges and opportunities for incorporating sustainability and unique design concepts. - **Exhibition Industry:** The immersive exhibition design trend affects the exhibition industry by requiring businesses to adapt and create interactive and multi-sensory experiences for visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [Scientific Communal Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-technology-in-xian.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Fly Saucer-Shaped Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut.md) - [Infinity Loop-Shaped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yohoo-museum.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/science-island-museum.md)