# Geometric Subway Ceilings Hoshakuji Station in Japan Uses Plywood for Eye-Pleasing Details By Rose Nazarali | Published 2010-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoshakuji-station References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/boston/plywood-ceiling-in-japanese-train-station-105817) & [arcspace](http://www.arcspace.com/architects/kengo_kuma/hoshakuji/hoshakuji.html) Most of the subway stations that I have seen are pretty dingy looking, but the Hoshakuji Station in Japan provides eye-pleasing aesthetics for all its visitors. Hoshakuji Station has a [geometric ceiling made entirely from plywood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-airport) that makes it look like the [Mercedes Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-office) of subway stations. Built in an abandoned rice house, the designers of the Hoshakuji Station wanted to create a warm, comforting feeling through the [diamond-patterned wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toyota-city-museum). **Implications** - As far as I'm concerned I'd say mission accomplished to the designers of the Hoshakuji Station. Those visiting Japan in the near future should check out these eye-pleasing details for themselves -- especially if you have a love of architecture! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Subway Ceilings:** Using innovative materials to create visually appealing subway station designs. - **Plywood as Architectural Design Material:** Exploring new and creative ways of utilizing plywood in architecture and design. - **Retrofitting and Repurposing Abandoned Buildings:** Transforming unused structures into functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and designers to use innovative materials and designs in public spaces. - **Construction:** Exploring new ways of utilizing materials in construction projects. - **Real Estate:** Finding creative ways to retrofit and repurpose abandoned buildings for functional and profitable use. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Subway-Lined Waved Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyuanwan.md) - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Artful Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bla-station.md) - [Beach-Inspired Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tourism-line.md) - [Beautified Plywood Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plybord.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [3D-Printed Train Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatsushima-station.md) - [Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jahad-metro-plaza.md)