# Larvae Buildings The Zaha Hadid Pavillion In Chicago Looks Like a Giant Egg By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaha-hadid-pavillion References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2009/08/zaha-hadid-architects-exhibition-chicago/) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/7362/zaha-hadid-architects-burnham-pavilion-chicago.html) Zaha Hadid Architects opened their most recent pavilion in Millennium Park, Chicago as a part of the Burnham Plan centennial celebrations. The Zaha Hadid pavilion was created using a curved aluminum frame, and a tightly wrapped fabric skin. Overall, it kind of looks like a giant larvae or seashell depending on your perspective, but that’s the fun of [temporary architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-pavilion). This [Zaha Hadid Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition) was created to accommodate a Thomas Grey video installation. **Implications** - Personally, I'm having trouble tearing my eyes away from the thing. In addition to looking like a gross, colorful seashell or a giant larvae, it could also pass for an egg. The versatility of the Zeha Hadid Pavillion makes the Thomas Grey video installation *that* much more special. Cheers to that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Temporary Architecture:** The Zaha Hadid pavilion showcases the trend of temporary architecture, allowing for unique and versatile structures. - **Curved Aluminum Frames:** The use of curved aluminum frames in the construction of the Zaha Hadid pavilion highlights the trend of incorporating lightweight and durable materials in architecture. - **Video Installations:** The Thomas Grey video installation featured in the Zaha Hadid pavilion reflects the trend of incorporating interactive and multimedia elements in architectural designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The unique design and construction techniques of the Zaha Hadid pavilion provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of architecture. - **Materials Manufacturing:** The use of curved aluminum frames in the pavilion presents opportunities for advancements in lightweight and durable materials manufacturing. - **Media and Entertainment:** The incorporation of video installations in architectural designs creates new opportunities for the media and entertainment industry to merge with the world of architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Public Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tess-pavilion.md) - [Living Structure-Based Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canada-pavilion.md) - [Interactive Architectural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-landscape.md) - [Organic Spiral Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasona-natureverse-pavilion.md) - [Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-capsule-in-time.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Algae Resin Pavilion Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puddle-pavilion.md) - [Lily-Shaped Reusable Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan.md) - [Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition.md)