# Planter-Shaped Galleries The Taiyuan Archaeological Museum Features Pottery Formations By Jordy E | Published 2012-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiyuan-archaeological-museum References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/281160/taiyuan-archaeological-museum-paul-andreu-architecte/) & [paul-andreu](http://www.paul-andreu.com) The Taiyuan Archaeological Museum is set to be erected in China's Taiyuan Shanxi region. Architect Paul Andreu will work with the [BIAD](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours) firm as the project progresses, bringing an interactive civic space to the city's 3.3 million residents. These rounded red structures are reminiscent of towering flower pots. Those who visit the Taiyuan Archaeological Museum will be separated within the five buildings, standing high above the grounds waterbeds and [lush green gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration). The [glass paneling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) that walls the circumference of the gallery provides the framework with a clean, modern feel. The light that will shine through the walls will illuminate the exhibits and the detailed floor plans in a natural fashion, doing away with the need for expensive lighting equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Planter-shaped Architecture:** Architects may explore the concept of incorporating large-scale planter shapes into their designs, not only for their aesthetic appeal, but ability to blend with natural environments. - **Interactive Museum Spaces:** Opportunities exist for museums to create more engaging experiences for their visitors, by incorporating interactive elements and immersive design concepts into their exhibits. - **Natural Lighting Design:** As sustainable design becomes increasingly important in architecture, the use of natural lighting sources such as glass paneling could become a more prominent feature in future construction projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects may look to incorporate planter-shaped structures like those at the Taiyuan Archaeological Museum as a way to create unique designs and adapt to changing environmental standards. - **Museum:** Museums can differentiate themselves by incorporating interactive and immersive design elements for visitors that create an engaging experience they'll want to come back for. - **Sustainable Design:** With a focus on sustainability, the use of natural lighting sources like glass paneling could become more commonplace in future construction projects as a way to reduce energy consumption and costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tile-Cladded Chinese Clay Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ucca-clay-museum.md) - [Chinese Medicine Circular Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tianfu-museum-of-chinese-medicine.md) - [Architectural Pottery Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bat-trang.md) - [Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum.md) - [Color-Shifting Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum.md) - [Scientific Communal Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-technology-in-xian.md) - [Old Mine Tunnel-Integrated Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xk.md) - [Art Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum.md) - [Swept Roof Underground Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deep-time-palace.md)