# Multi-Functional Public Plazas 'Cofufun' Near Kyoto is a Piece of Community-Serving Architecture By Ell Smith | Published 2017-06-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-serving-architecture References: [fastcodesign](https://www.fastcodesign.com/90128988/nendo-takes-on-architecture-with-a-huge-new-public-plaza-with-a-trampoline-of-course?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcodesign&utm_content=feedburner) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/08/nendo-ancient-japanese-tombs-first-landscape-architecture-project-cofufun-plaza-kyoto-japan/) 'Cofufun' is Set to Be a tremendous multi-functional public plaza near Kyoto and acts as an example of community-serving architecture. Design titans Nendo are undertaking this project, which is expected to be its largest to date. The public plaza will be comprised of "a stage, park, bike rental station, and jungle gym housed in a series of stepped saucers reassembling local topography." The plaza's structures are characterized by its large white disc-shaped design, which were inspired by the tombs of the neighboring mountainous region, Nara Basin. The plaza will be complete with coffee shops, an information kiosk, an [outdoor stage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/what-goes-around-bandstand), a meeting space, a [play area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori) and a roof-topped trampoline. Cofufun's design takes inspiration from nearby geography and acts as a piece of community-serving architecture, designed for the citizens to interact and immerse themselves in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-functional Public Plazas:** The trend towards multi-functional public plazas opens up opportunities for innovative and interactive urban spaces. - **Community-serving Architecture:** The rise of community-serving architecture presents a chance for architects and developers to create spaces that cater to the needs and desires of the local residents. - **Integration of Nature-inspired Design:** The integration of nature-inspired design in public spaces like Cofufun showcases the potential for creating harmonious environments that promote relaxation and connection with the natural world. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in architecture and design lie in creating multi-functional public spaces that prioritize community engagement and serve a variety of purposes. - **Hospitality and Entertainment:** The development of multi-functional public plazas opens up new possibilities for hospitality and entertainment industries to create unique experiences, such as incorporating cafes, outdoor stages, and recreational areas. - **Urban Planning and Development:** The trend towards community-serving architecture and nature-inspired design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for urban planners and developers to create more sustainable, inclusive, and engaging cities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artfully Made Floating Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa.md) - [Community-Centric Sculptural Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-sculptures.md) - [Floating Amazon Plaza](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-aquapraa.md) - [Floating Cultural Plazas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraca.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Compact Public Art Kiosks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroshima-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-into-place.md) - [Interactive Playful Public Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/principles-square.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md)