# Hulking Artistic Institutions Tel Aviv Art Museum Uses With Geometric Forms for Functionality By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tel-aviv-art-museum References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/137601/tel-aviv-museum-of-art-preston-scott-cohen/) & [pscohen](http://pscohen.com/) The Tel Aviv Art Museum designed by Preston Scott Cohen draws upon [twisting geometric structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) to create for its unique design. The architects had to work with the triangular area that the art museum is built on and the need to have [large galleries with rectangular walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum) to accommodate the art work. The Tel Aviv Art Museum plays with concrete slabs that it juxtaposes against the vast amount of window space. The architects were also successful in representing a visual link to the old museum while finding company with other [great contemporary institutions of art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art). The Tel Aviv Art Museum is a great success in its ability to bridge the functional problem of the location with the need of the institution to show art on its walls. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Use of Geometric Forms:** Exploring the use of geometric structures in architectural design to create unique and functional spaces. - **Juxtaposition of Concrete and Glass:** Creating visual interest by combining concrete slabs with large window spaces in architectural design. - **Balancing Tradition and Innovation:** Finding a way to incorporate elements of traditional design while embracing contemporary trends in art museum architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to push boundaries and think creatively in their designs by incorporating geometric forms and unconventional material combinations. - **Art and Design:** Exploring innovative approaches to museum design that balance functionality, aesthetics, and the display of artwork. - **Construction:** Meeting the unique challenges of building on a triangular site and creating spaces that accommodate the requirements of displaying art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [University Art Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/princeton-university-art-museum.md) - [Dual Level Concrete Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-museum-of-asian-art.md) - [Art Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiao-feng-art-museum.md) - [White Concrete Boxy Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-of-modern-art.md) - [Photograph-Centric Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photography-seoul-museum-of-art.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Environmentally Harmonious Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naoshima-new-museum-of-art.md) - [Floating Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dubai-museum-of-art.md) - [Color-Shifting Art Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-quartet-songzhuang-z-museum.md)