# Curvy Canopied Stations The Liege-Guillemins Station is a Building Without Facades By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-12-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liege-guillemins-station References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/12/02/liege-guillemins-station-by-santiago-calatrava/) & [calatrava](http://www.calatrava.com/) In Liege, Belgium, stands the Liège-Guillemins station, a magnificent structure that seems to be in constant motion. The designer, Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, crafted the Liège-Guillemins station with the goal of creating ‘permeability.’ As such, the building, which was designed to house the new services associated with Belgium’s high-speed rail network, has no facades. Instead, it is constructed with vaulted glass and a steel canopy that covers five platforms and extends over 145 meters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Permeable Architecture:** The use of vaulted glass and steel canopies in architectural design creates opportunities for buildings without traditional facades. - **Dynamic Structures:** Designing buildings that appear to be in constant motion opens up potential for creating visually striking and engaging architectural landmarks. - **Innovative Transport Hubs:** The integration of new services and technologies into transportation infrastructure offers opportunities to reimagine traditional train stations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore the use of vaulted glass, steel canopies, and non-traditional facades in their projects. - **Construction:** Builders and construction companies can adopt new techniques and materials to create dynamic and visually appealing structures. - **Transportation:** Railway authorities and transportation companies can invest in innovative technologies and designs to transform train stations into modern and efficient transport hubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Vertical Wooden Louvre Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saintdenis-pleyel-station.md) - [Recycled-Steel Bus Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amazon-bus-station.md) - [Rebuilt Historic Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-in-the-forest.md) - [Mountain-Based Curved Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yunhai-forest-service-station.md) - [Grey-Brick Police Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bovenbouw-architectuur-1.md) - [Subway-Lined Waved Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuyuanwan.md) - [Stone Building Auditoriums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-de-congrs.md)