# Otherworldly Art Museums Waterflux Alpine Ice Research Station Looks Extraterrestrial By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2008-12-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterflux References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/10157/waterflux-rsien/) & [new-territories](http://www.new-territories.com/) The outrageous design for the upcoming Waterflux Art Museum and Alpine Ice Research Station looks downright otherworldly. French architects R&Sie(n) sought to reconcile organic forms and materials with reality-bending design from a plastic dimension. The Waterflux Art Museum is set to be completed in 2009, and is located in Évolène, Switzerland. **Implications** - Today's architecture is much more eccentric and offbeat than in years past. Designers are focusing on elements and shapes that will truly capture attention, and [alien-themed aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut) are one of them. A growing fascination with space and a need for [avant-garde architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-for-architecture) is giving rise to an area of design that combines the best of both. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eccentric Architecture:** The trend towards eccentric and offbeat architecture is an opportunity for architects and designers to experiment with unconventional shapes and styles. - **Alien-themed Aesthetics:** The growing fascination with space and extraterrestrial themes in design offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for incorporating alien-inspired aesthetics into various industries. - **Avant-garde Design:** The need for avant-garde architecture creates a space for innovative and boundary-pushing designs that challenge traditional norms. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The eccentric and offbeat trends in architecture present an opportunity for architects to explore new design possibilities and stand out from the crowd. - **Art:** The incorporation of alien-themed aesthetics in art opens up new creative avenues and allows artists to express themselves in unconventional ways. - **Tourism:** The creation of otherworldly and visually captivating art museums attracts tourists seeking unique and immersive experiences, leading to a potential boost in the tourism industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Dynamic Installation Science Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanhai-arts-center.md) - [Kilometer-Long Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaishui-art-museum.md) - [Spaceship-Like Robot Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seoul-robot-ai.md) - [Beautifully Sculptural Concrete Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lusail-museum.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md) - [Stars-Inspired Elliptical Planetariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planetarium-design.md)