# Tree-Informed Restaurant Roofs Group of Architects Create the Metasequoia Grove Restaurant By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-08-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-of-architects References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/08/15/metasequoia-grove-restaurant-goa/) Chinese studio [Group of Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house) recently completed the development of the Metasequoia Grove Restaurant in the [village of Suzhou, China](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinji-lake-pavilion). Informed by the metasequoia trees that surround the building, the silhouette of the structure is extremely interesting as it is "topped with a canopy made from a series of aluminum [pyramidal forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-garden-pavilion)." Metasequoias are also known as 'dawn redwood' and are native to Lichuan county in the Hubei province, China. Like many contemporary practices, Group of Architects wanted to create a building that seamlessly blended into its natural surroundings and "became a part of the landscape." The pyramidal shapes are definitely one of the more prominent elements that draw in attention and each of them is topped by a skylight that generously illuminates the interior of the Metasequoia Grove Restaurant. Image Credit: In Between ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and builders to incorporate natural elements into buildings and structures, creating unique designs and promoting sustainability. - **Canopy Roofing:** Using pyramid shapes and lightweight materials to create stunning canopies for restaurants, outdoor spaces, and other structures. - **Skylight Illumination:** Increasing the use of skylights in buildings to bring natural light into interior spaces and reduce reliance on artificial lighting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating tree-inspired designs into buildings and creating structures that blend seamlessly into natural surroundings to promote sustainability and environmental awareness. - **Restaurant and Hospitality:** Using unique canopy roofing and skylight illumination to create memorable dining experiences in outdoor and indoor spaces. - **Construction and Building Materials:** Developing lightweight and sustainable materials for use in canopy roofing and skylights, promoting sustainability and reducing environmental impact in construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Tree-Nestled Bar Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger.md) - [Canopy Restaurant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-restaurant.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunner-museum.md) - [Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-coffee-roasters.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md)