# Sci-Fi Shopping Malls The Starhill Gallery by Spark Features Angular Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starhill-gallery-by-spark References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/starhill-gallery) & [sparkarchitects](http://www.sparkarchitects.com/) The Starhill Gallery by [Spark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-acoustic-light) marks the facelift of a famous Malaysian shopping mall facade. Located in financial capital Kuala Lumpur, the existing Starhill Gallery structure has been re-clad in a series of angular elements. Draped in [crystallized glass sheets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2), the bold shopping center is infused with solid and transparent masses. A visually intriguing structure, the Starhill Gallery by Spark was created by architect Stephen Pimbley and his team. This geometric facade complements the high-end brands featured inside the [luxury shopping arena](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globus-basel). From irregular shapes to eye-catching elements, this distinctive building resembles something from a sci-fi film. This futuristic, innovative and striking design fuses awe-inspiring aesthetics with function. Structurally stable and visually reflective, this shopping venue is the place to visit when in Kuala Lumpur. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 62% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Architectural Design:** Opportunities to create visually striking and functional buildings with unusual angles and shapes that complement the brands featured inside. - **Luxury Shopping Experience:** Opportunities to create unique and awe-inspiring shopping experiences with highly recognized brand names in an innovatively designed environment. - **Reflective Modern Structures:** Opportunities for incorporating crystallized glass sheets in modern architecture that infuse solid and transparent masses for stability and reflective purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunities to create a new era of shopping malls with futuristic and visually intriguing designs that showcase high-end retail brands. - **Retail:** Opportunities to transform the shopping experience by incorporating modern architectural designs that fuse aesthetics with function and cater to a luxury market. - **Glass Manufacturing:** Opportunities for companies specializing in crystallized glass sheets to collaborate with architects on visually stunning and structurally stable designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Rippled Glass Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanwha-galleria.md) - [Recycled Glass Retail Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-shanghai.md) - [Immersive Fashion Retail Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-revivo.md) - [Futuristic Retail Kinetic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-kinetic-display.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md)