# Multi-Purpose Modular Buildings 'The Shed' Employs Open Infrastructure to Change on Demand By Joey Haar | Published 2016-08-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shed References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/3062464/nycs-next-great-cultural-destination-a-radical-shape-shifting-building) & [theshed.org](http://theshed.org/) Architects strive to create buildings that don't prescribe usage based on their form, but the monolithic stasis of building by nature automatically prevents that for being fully realizable -- unless the building is 'The Shed,' a new project under construction in NYC. The entire building is [modular](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gioco), allowing it to be literally restructured based on the needs of the people using it. The Shed's design consists of two parts. On one side, there will be four stories, each of which will be entirely open space throughout which [pop-up walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espacio-gdl-store) can be quickly added. The other side is either a courtyard or a humongous covered arena, depending on whether or not a [sliding rooftop extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape) is rolled out. This sometimes-covered area will have space for up to 3,000 people standing or 1,250 people seated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Modular Architecture:** Explore the use of modular architecture to create flexible and adaptable buildings that can be transformed on demand. - **Open Infrastructure:** Harness the power of open infrastructure to create versatile and customizable spaces that can meet the changing needs of users. - **Pop-up Walls:** Utilize pop-up walls to quickly modify the layout of a space, enabling a dynamic and flexible environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can implement modular architecture to create innovative and transformative buildings. - **Event Management:** Event organizers can leverage the use of open infrastructure and pop-up walls to create versatile venues that can cater to different types of events. - **Construction and Engineering:** Construction companies and engineers can specialize in developing and building modular structures that offer flexibility and adaptability to meet evolving demands. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moving Wall-Integrated Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-shed.md) - [Modular Wooden Shed Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schtauss.md) - [Modular Retail Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-space.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkhive.md) - [Flexible Storage Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brickbox-modular-shelving.md) - [Demountable Events Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darwin-bucky.md) - [Adaptive Backyard Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack-1.md) - [Modular Art Storage Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-construction.md)