# Ship-Shaped Commemorative Pavilions The Kohtei Pavilion Honors Those Lost at Sea By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohtei-pavilion References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/07/10/sandwich-ship-shaped-kohtei-art-pavilion-zen-garden-fukuyama-city-hiroshima-japan/) Built on the grounds of the Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens in Japan, the Kohtei pavilion looks like it might be better suited on a seashore than marooned on land. The shingle-covered pavilion, which was designed by Sandwich architecture studio, has the contours of a ship's hull in honor of those who've lost their lives at sea. The nautical commemoration is inspired by the location of the building. It is on the gardens of Tenshinzan Shinshoji, a discrete area within the Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens. Tenshinzan is itself established as a tribute to workers who died at sea, so the ship-like design of the pavilion is fitting. The smooth and even appearance of the Kohtei pavilion is a result of its facade. The building is covered in thousands of identical wood shingles, furthering its ark-like appearance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Ship-shaped Architecture:** Exploring the use of ship-like designs in architectural structures to honor specific themes or concepts, such as memorializing those lost at sea. - **Nautical Commemoration:** Creating commemorative spaces and structures that draw inspiration from the sea, paying tribute to individuals or events related to maritime experiences. - **Unique Facade Design:** Experimenting with facade materials and textures, such as using wood shingles, to create visually striking and symbolic appearances for buildings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Incorporating ship-like designs and nautical themes into architectural projects, opening new possibilities for unique and meaningful structures. - **Memorialization:** Expanding commemorative practices beyond traditional methods, incorporating maritime elements to honor individuals or events related to the sea. - **Facade Design and Construction:** Exploring innovative materials and techniques for creating distinctive facades that convey specific symbolism and thematic connections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Serene Waterfront Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion.md) - [Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-3to1-pavilion.md) - [Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3to1-pavilion.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Artful Wooden Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchid-pavilion.md) - [Voyage Boat-Like Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bahrain-pavilion.md) - [Japanese Technique Paneled Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shou-sugi-ban.md) - [Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-the-coastline-we-progress.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md)