# Embassy Wait-Representing Installations The Water Clock Installation is Made from Glass Bricks By Amy Duong | Published 2024-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-clock-installation References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/06/10/the-water-clock-installation-dima-srouji/) & [dimasrouji](https://www.dimasrouji.com/)  Architect Dima Srouji creates the Water Clock Installation using glass bricks. It represents a small version of the waiting room inside the Fenaa Alawwal Cultural Center located in Riyadh. The scaled look blends visuals of the [tiered seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/some-kind-of-practice) in a structure that looks like a [water clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luna-2), which is an ancient hourglass that tells time through water flow. To create the installation, Srouji uses 812 frosted glass bricks to capture the experiences of people who lack proper documentation and are forced to pause their lives as they wait. Srouji notes, "The installation is designed as this waiting room where people can gather and think about the act of waiting for paper. The Water Clock recreates the universal experience of waiting at an embassy, waiting for a visa, waiting for a permit, waiting to be admitted." Image Credit: Abdulrahman Abdullah ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 25% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Art Installations:** Transforming waiting spaces into artistic statements creates a contemplative environment for visitors. - **Glass Brick Structures:** Utilizing frosted glass bricks for functional installations introduces a blend of aesthetics and purpose. - **Cultural Center Innovations:** Integrating symbolic installations within cultural centers encourages community engagement and reflection. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Designing spaces that serve both aesthetic and social commentaries can redefine the role of architecture in public life. - **Art and Design:** Incorporating elements like glass bricks in art installations offers new mediums for creative expression. - **Cultural Institutions:** Embedding meaningful installations within cultural institutions can enhance visitor experiences and provoke thought. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Public Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clock-house.md) - [Airport Video Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peoples-clock.md) - [Ice Block-Formed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours.md) - [Time-Human Relationship Sundials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civil-architecture.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md) - [Flowing Light Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crydal-scroll-clock.md) - [Water Connection Architectural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquatecture.md) - [Peace-Inspired Waterfall Installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transposition-installtion.md) - [Mosque-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/islamic-arts-biennale1.md)