# Geek Chic Colleges The Aoyama College Gundam Building Plays Homage to Anime By Armida Ascano | Published 2010-10-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aoyama-college-gundam-building References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2010/09/30/gundam-building/) & [makoto-architect](http://www.makoto-architect.com/aos/aos1.htm#2) The [Aoyama College Gundam Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-tshirt) is created in the likeness of a typical character from the semi-popular [anime series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-1). The techy nature of the series makes it a favorite amongst chic geeks globally. Designed by Makoto Sei Watanabe, the building is located in Japan as an appropriate nod to Japanese animation and technology. Gundam was released in 1979 and has just recently celebrated a [50 billion yen trademark](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/codm-x-gundam). Thus, there is no better time to pay homage with the Aoyama College Gundam Building. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Anime-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity to integrate popular anime designs into real-world architecture and design, appealing to fans of the genre. - **Nostalgia Marketing:** Opportunity to tap into nostalgia and create experiences for fans of Gundam and other vintage anime franchises. - **Sci-fi-themed Education:** Opportunity to incorporate sci-fi themes and technology into educational institutions to create a unique learning experience for students. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity to create innovative and unique building designs using popular pop culture references. - **Entertainment and Media:** Opportunity to use nostalgia marketing to target new and returning fans of vintage anime franchises. - **Education:** Opportunity to incorporate technology and pop culture references to create a unique learning experience for students and attract new enrollees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mecha Anime-Inspired Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-1.md) - [Anime Robot-Inspired Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rx782.md) - [Mecha Sci-Fi Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-gundam-collection.md) - [Streetwear Mecha Statues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bape-and-bandai.md) - [Anime Merch-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levis-4.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md) - [Mecha Anime Computer Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-rog-x-evangelion-unit02-collection.md) - [Mecha Anime-Honoring Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evangelion-x-gshock-ga110eva30.md) - [Anime Headwear Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-suit-gundam-1.md)