# Carnivalesque Marquetry Pavilions The 'Stone Age Folk' Pavilion Features a Maze of Glass and Stone By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-age-folk References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/04/video-interview-jaime-hayon-caesarstone-marquetry-stained-glass-stone-age-folk-pavilion-milan-movie/) [Stone Age Folk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighting-installation), a pavilion that ran during the Milan design week, offered a striking combination of materials, colors, and geometric figures. Though the display's name refers to an earlier era in humanity, perhaps the most apt comparison would be to a carnival. The pavilion indeed features bright primary colors, glass and mirrors that remind one of a funhouse, and even two small carousels. Stone Age Folk was created by Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, who combined [48 variations of quartz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/couture-collection-2). The quartz came from Caesarstone, and though the material is more commonly used on countertops, its combination with stained glass and metal frames added to the [playful allure of the pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion). At a glance, the glass patterns in the pavilion look unintelligible, but looking more closely, one will begin to notice abstract faces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Carnivalesque Design:** There is a trend towards using bright primary colors and playful designs in architectural structures to create funhouse-like experiences. - **Unconventional Material Combinations:** There is a trend towards combining non-traditional materials, such as quartz and stained glass, in architectural structures to create unique aesthetic experiences. - **Abstract Faces in Design:** There is a trend towards incorporating abstract faces into designs, as seen in the glass patterns of the Stone Age Folk pavilion, to add a layer of intrigue and discovery for the audience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Incorporating a carnivalesque design approach and using unconventional material combinations in architectural structures creates a unique experience for visitors, potentially attracting more business opportunities and clients. - **Interior Design:** The trend of using abstract faces in designs can be applied to interior design, creating customized and intriguing designs for clients. - **Construction Materials:** Combining materials like quartz and stained glass to create unique aesthetic experiences for architectural designs can open up new markets in the construction materials industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Earthened Architecture Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morocco-pavilion.md) - [Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-set.md) - [Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marc-fornes.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Stone-Clad Spatial Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caesarstone-x-studio-munge.md) - [Scandinavian Stone Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-chamber.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md)