# Horticultural Chinese Pavilions The Theme Pavilion is a Highlight at Qingdao Horticultural Expo By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theme-pavilion References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/27/expo-theme-pavilion-qingdao-by-unstudio/) & [unstudio](http://www.unstudio.com/) UNStudio has designed the 'Theme Pavilion,' a series of pavilions inspired by the form of a Chinese flower. The pavilions are the centerpiece for the [Qingdao International Horticultural Exposition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse) 2014, held at Baiguo Mountain Park. The Theme Pavilion covers a sprawling 28,000 square meters, and is comprised of four buildings -- an exhibition hall, a performance space, media center and a conference suite. Individually, each building features a curved design, inspired by the surrounding mountains. Together, the buildings layout forms the petals of Qingdao's official flower, the Chinese Rose. Studio principal Ben van Berkel, explains, "The forms of the pavilion buildings respond to the nearby mountains, with their carefully composed rooftops acting as plateaus, each addressing a different portion of the master plan by different inclination and terracing, and providing panoramic views which extend far into the surrounding landscape." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 6% | 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 - **Curved Design Buildings:** Adopting curved designs inspired by natural forms for buildings. - **Pavilion Exhibition Centers:** Creating expansive exhibition centers in creatively designed pavilions. - **Horticultural Expo:** Staging horticultural expositions in scenic natural locations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers implementing creative and functional designs inspired by nature. - **Events and Expositions:** Planning and staging immersive and memorable themed events and expositions in scenic locations. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Developing scenic tourist destinations and hospitality services surrounding natural locations hosting events and expositions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md) - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-pavilion.md) - [Romantic Seaside Pier Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seaside-pavilion.md) - [Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion.md) - [Garden-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demountable-pavilion.md) - [Botanical Visitor Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-ark-pavilion.md) - [Pyramid-Roof Glass Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-pavilion.md)