# Multicolored Raychitecture The Lux Nova by EASTON+COMBS is Inspired by Gothic Stained Glass By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lux-nova References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/lux_nova_-_p.s.1_finalist_proposal_by_eastoncombs/) & [eastoncombs](http://www.eastoncombs.com/) The P.S.1 competition over at [MoMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-garden-of-decreation) is going strong as they announce the finalists for their annual [courtyard installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time) and included in that honored list is EASTON+COMBS's Lux Nova. Inspired by the Gothic stained glass of Abbey Saint Denis in Paris, the Lux Nova installation features [multicolored rays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorscape-installation) that mimic the kaleidoscopic display once witnessed in the sacred religious setting. Made from polycarbonate, the Lux Nova is stunning to behold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 3% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Multicolored Raychitecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Exploring new ways to incorporate multicolored rays into architectural design using innovative materials and techniques. - **Gothic Stained Glass Inspiration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Applying the intricate and mesmerizing patterns of Gothic stained glass in various design fields such as interior design, fashion, and graphic design. - **Kaleidoscopic Display:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating immersive and visually captivating experiences by using kaleidoscopic displays in art installations, museums, and live events. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating innovative materials and techniques inspired by multicolored rays and Gothic stained glass into architectural designs. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating the intricate patterns and vibrant colors of Gothic stained glass into interior design elements, such as lighting fixtures, wall panels, and decorative objects. - **Art and Design Exhibitions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Showcasing visually captivating and immersive kaleidoscopic displays in art and design exhibitions, pushing the boundaries of traditional exhibition formats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Crystal Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-crystal-installation.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Light Filtered Glulam Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paviljong-rosendal.md) - [Intricate Sculptural Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-pendant-light.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Stunningly Intricate Light Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapes-of-light.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md)