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# Stained Glass Architecture
The Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus' is a Colorful Sanctuary

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-20 | Eco
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-fruin-kolonihavehus
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2010/10/pic-a-thousand-pieces-of-found-plexiglass.html) & [tomfruin](http://www.tomfruin.com/)

I don't think I've ever seen a more beautiful architectural structure than the Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus.' Made out of a thousand pieces of [found plexiglass and steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serpentine-bell), this structure was definitely uniquely constructed.

Located in Copenhagen’s [Royal Danish Library](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watershore-habitat) plaza, the
Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus' will surely become a tourist spot in no time. Check out the featured gallery to see this [colorful, glowing structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)

## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Found Plexiglass:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in exploring the use of found plexiglass in architectural design, offering sustainable and unique structures.
- **Colorful Structures:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in creating more colorful and visually striking architectural structures, attracting attention and promoting artistic expression.
- **Glowing Architecture:** The integration of glowing elements in architectural design presents opportunities for disruptive innovation, creating aesthetically striking and captivating building designs.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Architecture and Design:** The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation by incorporating unconventional materials and vibrant colors into their designs, enhancing visual appeal and promoting creativity.
- **Tourism:** The tourism industry can benefit from disruptive innovation by promoting and developing unique architectural structures like the Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus,' attracting tourists seeking visually captivating experiences.
- **Art and Sculpture:** Artists and sculptors can see disruptive innovation opportunities in combining different materials, such as plexiglass and steel, to create visually stunning architectural sculptures like the Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus.'

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