# Multi-Purpose Community Centers Sou Fujimoto Unveils Plans for a Japanese Community Center By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-05-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-community-center References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/17/sou-fujimoto-hida-furukawa-station-eastern-development/) & [sou-fujimoto.net](http://www.sou-fujimoto.net/) [Sou Fujimoto Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring) has taken on the design of a Japanese community center for the town of Hida, Japan. The development is officially named the Hida Furukawa Station Eastern Development and the building boasts functional, as well as curiosity-provoking aesthetic properties. The roof that Sou Fujimoto Architects designed, for example, is a centerpiece. The roof is large and circular, made to resemble the shape of a bow. In one particular area, the roof dips to meet the ground and welcomes individuals to hop on and walk its [grass-covered surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-villa). In this sense, the roof of the Japanese community center will also double as a park. All in all, the Hida Furukawa Station Eastern Development includes a spa, exhibition spaces, university facilities, student accommodation, and playing fields. The building is located alongside the main railway station. Image Credit: Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multi-purpose Community Centers:** Designing community centers that serve more than one purpose is becoming increasingly popular, providing more value to residents and visitors alike. - **Innovative Architecture:** Architects are pushing boundaries with designs that not only serve a functional purpose but are also aesthetically pleasing and offer unique experiences. - **Integration of Nature:** Incorporating green spaces into building designs is becoming more prevalent, blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces and bringing nature closer to urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Construction companies have the opportunity to innovate by creating functional and aesthetically pleasing multi-purpose community centers that incorporate green spaces. - **Hospitality:** Hospitality businesses can utilize innovative architecture and green spaces to create unique and memorable guest experiences at multi-purpose community centers. - **Education:** Educational institutions can benefit from multi-purpose community centers by utilizing them for student housing, exhibition spaces, and other functional facilities in one central location. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Community Support Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-all-noroshi.md) - [Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ring.md) - [Contrast-Texture Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakehouse.md) - [Arched Concrete Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-de-colaboracin-arquitectnica.md) - [Civic Education Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sammontalo-community-centre.md) - [Cohesive Co-Operative Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumu-yakashima.md) - [Semi-Open Community Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-the-elderly.md) - [Y-Shaped Community Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-crawford-architects.md)