# Orange-Accented Radio Stations Forma Aesthetically Updates the Yale University Radio Station By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yale-university-radio-station References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/04/18/yale-university-radio-station-forma-new-haven/) & [formany.net](https://www.formany.net) Like many of its kind, the [Yale University](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dramatic-arts-building) radio station is student-run and it recently was singled out due to its aesthetic makeover, conducted by New York City-based architecture studio Forma. The location of the station is within a 1930s building in New Haven. The firm was interested in creating a bold contrast, while also maintaining a rather minimalist and functional interior. A skylight on the [recording side of the room](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bar-ton) is a defining feature and it brings in a plentitude of natural light that illuminates the space. The project features a dual color palette—while the general space of the Yale University radio station is painted grey from top-to-bottom, the performance space is delivering a striking juxtaposition with a [vibrant orange colorway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orange-o-turntable). Image Credit: Devon Banks ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bold Color Contrasts:** Opportunity for office or workspace design with a focus on striking juxtapositions of bright and subdued color palettes. - **Minimalist Functional Interiors:** Opportunity for interior design that emphasizes the functional aspects of a space while maintaining a streamlined and minimalist aesthetic. - **Natural Light Features:** Opportunity for architectural design that incorporates natural light as a defining feature in a space. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can incorporate bold color contrasts and natural light features in their designs to create unique and functional spaces, such as office and workspaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate minimalist, functional interiors with striking aesthetic contrasts to create visually appealing spaces, such as office interiors, retail spaces, and public locations. - **Higher Education:** Universities and colleges can incorporate modern and functional design elements to update their facilities, such as radio stations and other student-run spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Colorful Creative Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office.md) - [Modernized Fluid College Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-jay-college.md) - [Well-Lit Colorful Wellness Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-wellness-studio.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Warm-Tonal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly.md) - [Color-Blocked Contemporary Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mkg.md)