# Curvacious Curling Patio Sets Visual Permeability Pavilion Elevates Aerodynamic Designs By Matt Ho | Published 2011-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visual-permeability-pavilion References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/06/14/visual-permeability-pavilion/) The Visual Permeability Pavilion is perhaps one of the coolest [practical outdoor seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/settle-outdoor) sets that I’ve ever seen. The curvaceous Visual Permeability Pavilion is made entirely out of [wooden slats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porch-an-architecture-of-generosity) that flow in one continuous strip. The density of the slats were designed to hold three zones that serve a different purpose. The most dense zone is meant for sitting and walking, the medium zone's for backrest and the lightest zone is meant for shading. This is the perfect multi-purpose [public seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adp-bench) that lets you hang out with a bunch of people and have some privacy at the same time. The design was conceived by a group that includes Luis Alarcon, Aaron Berman, Michael Georgopoulos, Eun Ki Kang, Dayeon Kim, Nicole Kotsis, Jeeun Grace Lee, Aaron Mark, Hylee Oh, Steven Sanchez. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 - **Continuous Strip Furniture:** The concept of using a continuous flow of material can be applied to other outdoor and indoor furniture pieces. - **Multi-zone Purpose Designs:** Designers can explore the use of multiple zones to increase functionality in various products and spaces. - **Visual Permeability:** Incorporating the concept of visual permeability can lead to innovative solutions for spaces that need to balance privacy and openness. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Outdoor Furniture and Decor:** Furniture companies can incorporate the design of the Visual Permeability Pavilion and translate it into various outdoor furniture models. - **Architecture and Design:** The idea of using wood slats to create visual permeability can be implemented in the architectural design of different buildings, parks and public spaces. - **Hospitality:** The multi-zone concept of the Visual Permeability Pavilion can be applied to outdoor seating areas of hotels and resorts for various purposes such as dining, lounging and socializing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Rooftop Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls24-lounge-system.md) - [Playful Public Seating Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-public-seating.md) - [Outdoor Pavilion Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teepee-pavilion.md) - [Hammock-Inspired Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palmera.md) - [Contemporary Backyard Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmo-pavilion.md) - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Public Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radius-transformation-pavilion.md) - [Cantilevered Porous Steel Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-creek-pavilion.md) - [Modern Cushioned Outdoor Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-outdoor-seating.md)