'Sou Fujimoto Architects,' the architectural design studio owned by renowned Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto, has unveiled the 'Hida Furukawa Station Eastern Development' project. This project is a large, circular community-center-style building with a unique shape. The edges of the center will be raised, while the center will be the lowest point, essentially resembling an inverted dome.
The roof of the structure will be covered in grass with various circular cut-ins for buildings and developments. The entire project is estimated to be 21,300 square meters, or approximately 70,000 square feet. Within the community center there will be a diverse range of attractions from spas, shops, and exhibitions, to universities, research centers, and energy generators. There will be staircases around each development to access the roof, where individuals will be able to walk upwards toward the sun and experience the beauty of Hida, Japan.
Image Credit: Sou Fujimoto
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Circular Community-center-style Structures
- The trend of circular community-center-style structures presents disruptive innovation opportunities in architectural design and construction methods.
- Multi-functional Community Centers
- The trend of multi-functional community centers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for businesses to offer a diverse range of attractions in one location.
- Green Roofs with Circular Cut-ins
- The trend of green roofs with circular cut-ins presents disruptive innovation opportunities in sustainable architecture and eco-friendly building materials.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- The architecture industry can leverage the trend of circular community-center-style structures by exploring new construction methods and materials for these unique designs.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-functional community centers by offering a variety of attractions and amenities in one location for guests.
- Construction
- The construction industry can take advantage of the trend of green roofs with circular cut-ins by developing and utilizing eco-friendly building materials and sustainable construction methods.
