# Arching Travel Architecture The Oslo Central Train Station Looks Like a Cathedral By Meghan Young | Published 2010-10-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oslo-central-train References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/space_group_wins_competition_for_oslos_central_train_station/) & [spacegroup.no](http://www.spacegroup.no/index2.html) A stunning design, the Oslo Central Train station is a multifunctional structure that will surely revolutionize public transportation in Norway. Not only will it house multiple art, retail, and conference spaces, it will also feature a huge [rooftop park](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hengqin-culture-and-art-complex). Designed by [Space Group Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-vinyl-tile), the Oslo Central Train station features sweeping arches which are very alluring. With its beautiful construction, this structure it actually [looks more like a cathedral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church) than a transportation station. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multifunctional Structures:** The trend towards multifunctional structures opens up possibilities for integrating art, retail, and conference spaces into transportation hubs, offering new experiences for travelers and commuters. - **Rooftop Parks:** The emergence of rooftop parks in transportation stations provides green spaces within urban environments, promoting environmental sustainability and enhancing the overall well-being of commuters. - **Cathedral-inspired Architecture:** The adoption of cathedral-inspired architecture in transportation infrastructure introduces a sense of grandeur and aesthetic appeal, transforming ordinary stations into visually stunning landmarks. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Transportation:** The transportation industry can explore the integration of art, retail, and conference spaces within stations to enhance the overall travel experience and generate additional revenue streams. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can leverage the trend of integrating rooftop parks into transportation stations to create sustainable and nature-friendly urban spaces that contribute to the well-being of commuters. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality industry can capitalize on cathedral-inspired architecture in transportation stations to attract visitors and create unique destination experiences that go beyond basic travel needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metropolitan-station.md) - [Vertical Wooden Louvre Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saintdenis-pleyel-station.md) - [Artfully Designed Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/design-studio-mad.md) - [Mass-Timber Transport Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marengo-multimodal-transport-hub.md) - [Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jahad-metro-plaza.md) - [Rebuilt Historic Train Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/train-station-in-the-forest.md) - [Panoramic Open-Air Roof Trains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-train.md) - [Glazed Pavilion Landscape Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dongdan-grassland-sea-ruins-station.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md)