# Mountain-Like Tree-Covered Developments Heatherwick Studio is Completing a Project in Shanghai By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-project-in-shanghai References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/12/1000-trees-shanghai-heatherwick-studio/) & [heatherwick](http://www.heatherwick.com/) A project in Shanghai is well on its way to completion and the end result will contribute to the city's aesthetic which is suspended between architecture and nature. The concept presents a sizable development that will offer space for retail, offices, as well as room for events, galleries, and eateries. This project is headed by globally renowned architectural practice [Heatherwick Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-centre-culture-business-district). The most notable feature of the development is that it will boast a [tree-adorned facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest). There are a total of 1,000 trees visible on the exterior of the building and they are all placed in a uniform manner that surely draws the eye. This approach is indicative of the architectural movement that seeks to embellish the [concrete urban environment with greenery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). Image Credit: Qingyan Zhu ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Green Architecture:** Heatherwick Studio's tree-adorned facade is a prime example of the trend toward using greenery in urban architecture. - **Multi-functional Developments:** The Shanghai project's mix of retail, offices, and event spaces represents a trend in creating versatile buildings to maximize urban space. - **Nature-inspired Aesthetics:** The mountain-like appearance of the Shanghai development reflects a larger trend toward incorporating natural elements in architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can innovate by finding new ways to incorporate greenery and natural elements into their designs. - **Real Estate:** Developers can explore creating multi-functional properties to appeal to a wider range of clients and maximize space. - **Retail and Hospitality:** Retailers and restaurants can draw customers by locating their businesses in multi-functional developments that offer events and galleries, in addition to traditional retail spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Culture Business Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xian-centre-culture-business-district.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Stacked Cylindrical City Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oopen.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Energetic Green Retail Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longchamp-store.md) - [Urban Roofscape Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/central-yards.md) - [Ribbon-Like Riverfront Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belvedere-park.md)