# Sustainable Innovation Factories Kengo Kuma Creates an Asymmetrical Design for This Building By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-factories References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/kengo-kuma-progetto-manifattura-green-innovation-factory-04-03-2014/) & [progettomanifattura.it](http://www.progettomanifattura.it/en) [Innovation factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus-1) are not extremely common, so when Kengo Kuma took on the project of the 'Progetto Manifattura – Green Innovation Factory,' the firm wanted something crisp and distinct. The resulting structure is certainly different than most buildings found in the area. The firm went with a horizontal look, instead of how many buildings are constructed these days, going straight up in more of a vertical rectangular form. Even though the building takes up more space on the ground, the way it's been designed allows for [green space to flow throughout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration), instead of completely covering this area like the previous building. The outside also features what looks like [stacked pieces of wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion), formed in an asymmetrical manner. The design is set for completion in 2018. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/kengo-kuma-progetto-manifattura-green-innovation-factory-04-03-2014/), [progettomanifattura.it](http://www.progettomanifattura.it/en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional building design by incorporating more green space and sustainable building materials. - **Horizontal Architecture:** Opportunity to disrupt traditional vertical building design by creating more spacious and unique buildings. - **Innovation Factories:** Opportunity to create more sustainable and eco-friendly environments for innovation factories. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design more sustainable and unique buildings that incorporate more green space and sustainable building materials. - **Construction:** Opportunity for the construction industry to adopt new sustainable building practices and techniques to create more unique and eco-friendly buildings. - **Innovation:** Opportunity for innovation factories to create more sustainable and eco-friendly environments to foster innovation and creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Eco-Friendly Furniture Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-plus.md) - [Clover-Style Conference Center Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zgc-international-innovation-center.md) - [Repurposed Textile Factory Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-1.md) - [Futuristic Auto Micro Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-micro-factory.md) - [Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus.md) - [Exposed Concrete Factory Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallcom-factory.md) - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Self-Shaping Timber Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-flax-pavilion.md)