# Coral-Like Subway Canopies The Donostialdea Metro-Station Entrance by Snohetta is Sculptural By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donostialdea-metro-station References: [evolo.us](http://www.evolo.us/architecture/snøhetta-studio-designs-the-metro-station-entrances-for-donostialdea/) & [snoarc.no](http://www.snoarc.no/#/main/) Urban transportation everywhere seems to be getting a major artistic overhaul lately, and the Donostialdea Metro-Station design concept by Snøhetta Studio illustrates this direction perfectly. Featuring an [overarching canopy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piloti-canopy) shaped and sculpted like coral, this amazing [subway entrance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners6) is sure to entice even those who don't typically take public transit. Its coral-like design was indeed inspired by the sea, and it is made from stainless steel with a thin sheet of glass as covering. The design by Snøhetta was chosen as the winner of a design competition for the new Donostialdea Metro-Station entrance. According to Evolo, the goal of the project was to create an entrance that presented the notion of "openness." Snøhetta Studio achieved this by creating a continuous-looking design that has, as Evolo describes, "the design element acting as a ceiling structure at one point, and a roof sheltering the main stairs at another." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Artistic Overhaul of Urban Transportation:** Opportunity for artists and designers to transform public transportation infrastructure into visually appealing and captivating experiences. - **Sculptural Design Concepts:** Opportunity to create subway entrances and other architectural structures that double as works of art, attracting more people to use public transportation. - **Inspired by Nature:** Opportunity to draw inspiration from natural elements, like coral, to create unique and eye-catching designs for public transportation infrastructure. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create innovative and visually stunning subway entrances and structures. - **Transportation:** Opportunity for transportation companies to invest in artistic and visually appealing designs for subway entrances, attracting more riders. - **Design:** Opportunity for designers to transform urban transportation infrastructure into aesthetically pleasing and functional works of art. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beach-Inspired Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line.md) - [Subway-Lined Waved Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyuanwan.md) - [Large-Scale Floral Mosaics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floral-mosaics.md) - [Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jahad-metro-plaza.md) - [Vertical Wooden Louvre Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saintdenis-pleyel-station.md) - [Dynamic Wavy Steel Canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheung-sha-wan-pier-canopy.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md) - [Swirled Public Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunnel-vision-installation.md)