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Metal Lace Exteriors

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Beautiful Elsbethen Site Extension by Trint + Kreuder d.n.a

— August 8, 2011 — Art & Design
Architects Trint + Kreuder d.n.a from Germany have designed this gorgeous extension to the historic baroque theater Landestheater Schwaben, located on the Elsbethen Site in Memmingen, Germany.

Adding more areas to be used for workshops, rehearsals and administrative facilities, the theater extension was designed so that the distances between each department are the shortest possible. The architects point out, for instance, that almost all the workshops are directly linked to the stage areas, rehearsal rooms and stores.

The theater extension to the Elsbethen Site features a variety of interesting architectural accents, including metal lace, separated by thin concrete pillars, around the exterior. Further, according to Dezeen, "a mixture of both steep and shallow gables frame the roofs of each of the three buildings."

In addition to the theater, the Elsbethen Site comprises a medical center as well as a commercial block, which includes retail stores, cafes and offices.
Trend Themes
1. Metal Lace Architecture - Opportunities for architects and developers to incorporate unique design elements in building exteriors using materials like metal lace.
2. Optimal Space Design - Trend towards designing facilities with optimized space usage for different departments, opening up opportunities for architects and interior designers to create functional and aesthetic spaces.
3. Mixed-use Developments - Growing trend of combining commercial and cultural facilities in a single development, creating opportunities for real estate developers and city planners.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can take advantage of the trend towards metal lace architecture to create visually striking exteriors that set their buildings apart.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can contribute to the trend towards optimal space design by creating functional and attractive spaces that maximize usage of available space.
3. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend towards mixed-use developments by creating properties that offer a range of amenities for both work and play, thereby appealing to a broader demographic.
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