# Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers INgenhoven Associates Redesigns the Calwer Passage By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/11/07/ingenhoven-associates-calwer-passage/)  German design studio Ingenhoven Associates has taken on a redesign project in the form of the Calwer Passage -- this was once a shopping center and office block. The team has added a 'natural curtain' of trailing plants to the facade and it involved a reconstruction and extension of the center. At the top is a heritage-protected section and the team added six floors of apartments and offices. The studio speaks to Dezeen sharing "The Calwer Passage originally emerged in the 1970s as a cutting-edge office and retail complex. The current green transformation upholds the original vision of urban rejuvenation, taking a further step in creating a healthier and more appealing environment, improving pedestrian connectivity and enriching the biophysical and societal ecosystem. For the building's occupants, the greenery serves as a natural, filtering curtain, providing cooling, shading, and cleaner air, while enhancing overall wellbeing." Image Credit: HGEsch ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 31% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green-architecture Transformation:** Integrating natural elements into building designs emphasizes environmental sustainability and improves urban living conditions. - **Urban Rejuvenation Spaces:** Revamping old structures with modern, eco-friendly designs can boost urban attractiveness and functionality. - **Biophilic Design Integration:** Incorporating biophilic elements, such as trailing plants, into architecture can enhance mental wellbeing and air quality in urban settings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction and Renovation:** The trend of updating old buildings with green architecture solutions presents new avenues for improving urban landscapes. - **Real Estate Development:** Investing in eco-friendly, biophilic designs can increase property value and attract environmentally-conscious buyers and tenants. - **Urban Planning:** Incorporating natural elements into city designs promotes sustainable development and enhances the overall quality of life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Plant-Centric Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-of-edyn.md) - [Rippled Glass Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hanwha-galleria.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Zen-Like Shopping Malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenlike-shopping-mall.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Nature Integrated Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md)