# Modern Perforated Buildings FAAB Adds Wave 4 and Wave 5 to a Medical Complex By Kalin Ned | Published 2026-07-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-complex References: [archello](https://archello.com/fr/project/wave-4-and-wave-5) FAAB, a Warsaw-based architecture and design studio, has completed Wave 4 and Wave 5 — the latest additions to the ECR medical complex in Sopot, Poland. These structures are distinguished by a facade inspired by Pierre Carreau's AquaViva seascape photographs and a [perforated aluminum panel system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school) featuring the ancient 'Flower of Life' pattern traditionally associated with healing properties. Located just 400 metres from the Baltic Sea, Wave 4 and Wave 5 house pre- and post-procedure medical-stay rooms, a restaurant, and an extensive [rehabilitation centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carcavelos-health-complex) equipped with advanced technologies, including laser beam therapy, cryotherapy, and hyperbaric chambers that accelerate post-operative wound healing. The wave geometry is most evident in the upper building volumes and [sculptural main entrance canopies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extreme-summer-temperatures). The sunlight gliding across the facade highlights its fine divisions, creating a dynamic three-dimensional presence that shifts throughout the day. Image Credit: FAAB ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 85% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Therapeutic Facades:** Healing-inspired exterior systems using symbolic patterns, daylight modulation, and tactile materials create opportunities for architecture that supports wellness branding and patient experience differentiation. - **Medical Hospitality:** The blending of clinical recovery spaces with restaurant, lodging, and spa-like amenities signals new potential for healthcare environments that feel closer to restorative retreats than traditional facilities. - **Kinetic Light Architecture:** Perforated panels and sculptural geometries that shift visually with sunlight introduce fresh possibilities for buildings that deliver dynamic identity without relying on digital displays. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Design:** Patient-centered medical complexes are evolving through integrated rehabilitation technologies, nature-inspired aesthetics, and hospitality cues that can reshape expectations for recovery environments. - **Architectural Materials:** Advanced aluminum facade systems with custom perforation patterns offer material suppliers a pathway into high-value projects focused on performance, symbolism, and visual transformation. - **Wellness Real Estate:** Properties combining medical treatment, coastal context, and restorative design highlight emerging demand for real estate assets positioned around recovery, prevention, and holistic health. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perforated Brick Health Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineza-clinic.md) - [Accordion Facade Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonikahusene.md) - [Sculptural Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perla-residence.md) - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Dynamic Residential Complex Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/griffin-square.md) - [Modern Medical Teaching Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teaching-pavilion.md) - [Post-Industrial Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-projects1.md) - [Wavy Contemporary Office Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-complex.md)