# Galactic Buildings ZMS Schwandorf Administration Building Polarizes Dwellers By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zms-schwandorf-administration-building References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/30/zms-schwandorf-administration-building-by-archimedialab/#more-37876) & [archimedialab](http://archimedialab.com/index.html) While this looks like a space ship it is actually the ZMS Schwandorf Administration Building by German architects Archimedialab. Materials used to construct the ZMS Schwandorf Administration Building include [concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects), [laminated timber beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-rock) and aluminum. In the seventies designers strove to create buildings as they felt they would appear in the year 2000. The ZMS Schwandorf Administration Building seems to follow that type of genre. These [futuristic buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut) tend to polarize the local population. I wonder what the consensus is? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include the exploration of unconventional building materials and techniques. - **Polarizing Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include catering to niche markets with unique and eye-catching architectural designs. - **Future-inspired Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices into building projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include pushing the boundaries of traditional architectural design and embracing new materials and technologies. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating futuristic and sustainable building practices to meet the demands of modern society. - **Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating bold and visionary architectural designs that challenge traditional norms and spark public interest. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shire.md) - [Mirrored Steel Solar Farms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-control-building.md) - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Bright Red Timber Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-2.md)