# Multi-Building Neighborhoods Designs This Traditional Town Will Add Five Additional Buildings By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-15 | Updated 2015-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neighborhood-design References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775393/corinne-vezzoni-et-associes-to-design-neighborhood-of-creativity-and-knowledge-in-toulon) & [vezzoni-associes](http://www.vezzoni-associes.com/en/) After a lengthy competition, a firm and neighborhood design has been chosen to transform a portion of Tulon, France. The southern French city will revitalize an area that [once housed a hospital](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district) by erecting five new buildings. The modern design will see [school buildings, offices and libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmond-simeoni-school-and-cultural-space) built simultaneously to create one unified complex. Most of the plans show extremely contemporary building designs, typically all white with clean lines. The plan also includes a restructuring of the city's 'Jardin Alexandre 1er' which will be extended and given [more garden space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante). The northern corner of the site house the TPM School of Art and Design, which will form the emblematic building of the neighborhood. Construction is planned to start in 2016 and be completed by 2019. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-building Designs:** The trend of creating multi-building complexes in urban areas allows for the integration of various functionalities and services in one space. - **Contemporary Building Designs:** The trend of using modern and sleek architectural designs, such as all-white buildings with clean lines, adds a visually striking element to urban landscapes. - **Urban Revitalization Projects:** The trend of transforming old and underutilized spaces, like former hospital sites, into vibrant and functional neighborhoods brings new life to urban areas. ### Where This Applies - **Construction and Architecture:** The construction and architecture industry can explore innovative ways to design and construct multi-building complexes that offer diverse functionalities within a single space. - **Urban Planning and Design:** The urban planning and design industry can capitalize on the trend of contemporary building designs to create visually appealing and standout neighborhoods. - **Real Estate Development:** The real estate development industry can identify opportunities in urban revitalization projects to transform vacant or abandoned spaces into attractive and sought-after neighborhoods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building.md) - [Stone-Clad Commercial Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-architecture-network.md) - [Converted Market Building Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eugnie-brazier.md) - [Terraced School Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Gabled Planted Courtyard Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-paty-school.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md)