# Perforated Floral Facades The Dear Ginza Building Sticks Out Despite its Side Street Setting By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-02-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dear-ginza-building References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/aluminum-flowers-in-ginza-amano-design-office/) & [amanod](http://www.amanod.com/) It were to front on a major street, the Dear Ginza Building could not go unnoticed if you were to pass in front of it; however, this tall and slender structure is actually situated on a smaller city road. Because of its hidden position, the folks at the Amano Design Office endeavored to bring pedestrian attention to this edifice, so an eye-catching facade was necessary. You cannot see the [glass curtain wall windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co-store) that run up the height of the building because they're covered by an aluminum skin. The architectural mask is made up of [triangular pieces of punched metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school) that come together to make a [crumpled geoform surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house). For increased textural intrigue, the small circular perforations that speckle the Dear Ginza Building have been left out in places to suggest the natural shapes of flower petals. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Perforated Facades:** Incorporating perforated metal facades into architecture can create dynamic and striking visuals, making for a potential opportunity in the architecture and construction industries. - **Geometric Facade Designs:** Creating unique and geometric facade designs can set structures apart and draw attention, presenting potential opportunities for architects, designers, and construction companies. - **Exterior Textures:** Designing exterior textures on buildings has the potential to stimulate the senses and create interest, opening up opportunities for architects, designers, and construction companies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The trend of incorporating perforated metal facades and geometric designs opens up opportunities for architects to create unique and eye-catching buildings. - **Construction:** With the rise of unique and textured facades, construction companies can offer new services and techniques to create these visually striking exteriors. - **Interior Design:** The use of exterior textures can potentially carry over to interior design, offering opportunities for designers to create unique spaces with varied textures and patterns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Glass Facade Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harajuku-quest.md) - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Perforated Facade Urban Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veil-house.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md)