# Teapot-Shaped Exhibition Centers Wuxi Wanda Cultural City Represents Customs from the Area By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuxi-wanda References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/wuxi-wanda-cultural-citys-exhibition-center-giant-purple-teapot-05-14-2014/) & [designboom.cn](http://www.designboom.cn/) It's not often that one comes across a building in the shape of a teapot, but the Wuxi Wanda [Cultural City center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-centre-culture-business-district) has pulled off this feat with surprising elegance. The [exhibition space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis) is both impressive and memorable. From the outside, the building takes on a round shape, with the center carved out and a spout-like section situated on the side of the structure. The interior of the space is also impressive, and has a roller coaster and even a ferris wheel. At night the open middle section lights up in a bright blue color, gaining attention from anyone who walks by. Although using teapots as the basis for an architectural design is not common, this example demonstrates just how much one can do when thinking outside the box. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/wuxi-wanda-cultural-citys-exhibition-center-giant-purple-teapot-05-14-2014/), [designboom.cn](http://www.designboom.cn/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unconventional Architecture:** The teapot-shaped exhibition center highlights the potential for unique and eye-catching architectural designs. - **Artistic Exhibition Spaces:** The Wuxi Wanda Cultural City center showcases the opportunity for creating immersive and visually appealing exhibition spaces. - **Innovative Lighting Design:** The bright blue lighting in the middle section of the teapot-shaped building demonstrates the potential for creative and attention-grabbing lighting design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore unconventional shapes and designs in their architectural projects. - **Event Planning:** Event planners can draw inspiration from the Wuxi Wanda Cultural City center to create visually captivating exhibition spaces for large events. - **Lighting Design:** Lighting designers can experiment with innovative lighting techniques and color choices to enhance the overall aesthetic impact of a space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Copper Shell-Enclosed Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-blockhouse.md) - [Heritage-Preserving Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyang-cultural-station.md) - [Everchanging Water-Based Theaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yichang-grand-theatre.md) - [Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanfeng-academy.md) - [Wave-Like Structural Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zibo-oct.md) - [Red Concrete Exhibition Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-box.md) - [Fashion House Teapot Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-teapots.md)