# Giant Honeycomb Gardens The Orquideorama is a Modular Eco Architecture Masterpiece By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orquideorama References: [planbarquitectura](http://www.planbarquitectura.com/index.php?/proyectos/orquideorama/) The Orquideorama is a monolithic series of towering "[modular flower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube)" structures at the heart of the Medellin, Colombia botanical garden designed by Plan B Architects' Felipe Mesa and Alexander Bernal. Meant to symbolize the relationship between organic life forms and man-made structural forms, the giant complex contains 14 interlocking wood and steel flower structures that are used to house a wide number of public purposes like galas and events, as well as [butterfly sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host) and [lush garden projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calder-gardens). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modular Eco Architecture:** Exploring designs that combine sustainable materials and modular construction to create innovative ecological structures. - **Organic-structural Relationship:** Investigating the connection between organic life forms and man-made structural forms to inspire unique architectural designs. - **Multi-purpose Green Spaces:** Creating versatile green spaces that serve as event venues, sanctuaries, and botanical gardens to enhance public engagement with nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate modular and sustainable elements into their designs, revolutionizing the industry. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can explore utilizing unique outdoor venues, like the giant honeycomb gardens, to create memorable experiences for attendees. - **Conservation and Environmental Science:** Scientists can study and develop new ways to integrate sustainable and nature-centric designs into urban areas for a better relationship with the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodiversity-island.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Sustainable Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-arc.md)