# Peak-Like Mixed-Use Complexes Bjarke Ingels Group’s Design Gains Construction Approval in Toronto By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixeduse-complex References: [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/#projects) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/09/20/big-king-street-west-pixelated-complex-toronto-gains-approval/) This stunning, intricate and green-infested mixed-use complex is designed to slot in the King Street West neighborhood in Toronto. The silhouette — developed by [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst), is interesting, experimental and definitely offers visual appeal. The composition is eerily reminiscent of BIG’s and Westbank’s unzipped pavilion collaboration which found a home in the Distillery District of the Canadian city. The mixed-use complex is aptly named ‘Habitat 2.0.’ The name offered a hint at Bjarke Ingels Group’s inspiration behind the development itself. The firm looked to Canadian-Israeli architect Moshe Safdie who completed the “experimental ‘[Habitat 67](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adobe-brick-project)’ housing in Montreal.” BIG’s version spans 613,543 square feet and boasts a wave-like roof, five peaks, and an intimately interconnected floor plan. Photo Credits: [Hayes Davidson](https://www.hayesdavidson.com/studio%20https://www.hayesdavidson.com/studio) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mixed-use Complexes:** The concept of mixed-use complexes is gaining popularity, offering opportunities to create innovative spaces that combine residential, commercial, and recreational aspects. - **Green-infested Design:** The incorporation of green elements in architectural designs is a growing trend, providing opportunities for sustainable innovation and environmentally-friendly solutions. - **Wave-like Roof:** The wave-like roof design trend in architecture offers an opportunity to create visually stunning and unique structures that capture attention and stand out from the crowd. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore new designs and concepts for mixed-use complexes, incorporating sustainability and unique elements like wave-like roofs. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can embrace the trend of mixed-use complexes to develop innovative properties that cater to the modern lifestyle, combining residential, commercial, and recreational facilities. - **Construction:** The construction industry can seize the opportunity presented by green-infested designs to incorporate sustainable materials and construction practices, creating environmentally-friendly and visually appealing structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Staggered Tower Texan Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1550-on-the-green.md) - [Multifamily Canadian Housing Developments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grow-project.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Feminine Silhouette Tall Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telus-sky-tower.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Detroit Tower Redevelopments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-architects-hudson.md)