# Color-Crazed Architecture A Light Switch is Needed for Ultrapop Architecture in Madrid By Brian G Randles | Published 2010-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrapop-architecture References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/28734/) & [abitare.it](http://www.abitare.it/highlights/ultrapop/) I lived in Madrid back when I was a young buck. So now, whenever I see a new building or avant-garde architecture spring up in the city, I have to write about it. Designed by Mi5 Arquitectos, the Ultrapop Architecture building is actually a cultural center for young people. This thing looks like Lady Gaga found the original blueprint for Pee Wee's playhouse, then went airplane glue-crazy and decided to use the inside decor of a rundown 1990s roller skating rink for the exterior--all before hitting the 'ON' switch. In other words, kinda dull. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 42% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Colorful Architecture:** Opportunities for creating vibrant and visually appealing architectural designs using bold colors. - **Avant-garde Buildings:** Innovation in architectural design inspired by unconventional and experimental styles. - **Cultural Centers for Youth:** Development of specialized facilities catering to the needs and interests of young people. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and designers to explore unconventional and visually stimulating building concepts. - **Cultural and Entertainment:** Opportunities for creating unique cultural centers that cater specifically to the interests and preferences of young people. - **Urban Development:** Innovation opportunities for transforming cityscapes with vibrant architectural designs and revitalizing cultural spaces for youth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Colorful Light-Filled Urban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-flix.md) - [Color-Blocking Vibrant Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jj16.md) - [Brutalism Pop Art Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-polly.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colombo-and-serboli-architecture-1.md) - [Lively Transformed Vibrant Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-buondelmonti.md) - [Light-Filled Public Restrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivid-toilet-interior.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md)