# Perforated Metal Car Parks This Parking Garage is Decorated with Small Geometric Perforations By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-perforations References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/18/abscis-architecten-hospital-car-park-ghent-belgium-perforated-facade/) & [abscis-architecten.be](http://www.abscis-architecten.be/nl) The Belgian design firm 'Abscis Architecten' recently unveiled a new hospital parking garage that is decorated with thousands of small geometric perforations. When it comes to car parks, these structures are usually designed with utility in mind. This beautiful structure demonstrates that parking garages can be both functional and artistic. The brilliant white parking garage was created for patients and staff at the 'AZ Sint-Lucas Hospital' in Ghent, Belgium. The car park is split into two distinct buildings, which helps to lesson the imposing impact of the structures on the small hospital campus. One building feature nine parking levels while the other has only five. Both structures are surrounded by metal balustrades that have been decorated with small geometric perforations. The intricate patterns add an artistic element to an otherwise ordinary structure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 18% | 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 Parking Garages:** The use of carefully crafted perforations in parking garage structures highlights a new trend towards a more artistic approach to traditionally utilitarian spaces. - **Geometric Balustrade Patterns:** The use of small geometric perforations in metal balustrades creates a trend towards intricate and customized patterns in architectural design. - **Multi-level Car Parks:** The trend towards multi-level car parks allows for denser use of urban areas and creates opportunities for innovative design approaches. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovations in architectural design can lead to the creation of more visually appealing, functional, and efficient spaces. - **Construction:** The use of perforated metal and other materials in construction creates opportunities for businesses to develop specialized products and construction techniques. - **Urban Planning:** The trend towards multi-level car parks presents an opportunity for urban planners to develop innovative solutions for improving urban traffic flow and parking spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Garage Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-two-cars-garage.md) - [Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage.md) - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circle-pavilion.md) - [Slick Perforated Steel Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perforated-steel-furniture.md) - [Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eve-park.md) - [Playfully Vibrant Studio Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgio-salesiano.md) - [Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zubitegi-park.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md)