# Swiss Cheese Architecture The Plusone Honeycomb by SAKO Architects in Shenzhen By Bianca | Published 2009-12-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plusone-honeycomb References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/44280/honeycomb-sako-architects/) & [sako.co.jp](http://www.sako.co.jp/) The Plusone Honeycomb by SAKO Architects is a stunning building in Shenzhen, China with an incredibly unique design. The white walls in the interior are filled with even-sized holes that look but very similar to something you might see scuba diving along a coral reef. Depending who you ask, the porous walls could also remind someone of Swiss cheese. The Plusone Honeycomb is targeted at young people between 20-35 years old, hence its hip decor. The loft-style complex includes a restaurant, cinema, stores and a skating rink. Click any image in the gallery to see it in more detail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Porous Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to explore and create buildings with unique designs that incorporate porous walls or structures. - **Youth-centric Spaces:** Designing spaces specifically targeted at young people between 20-35 years old, such as loft-style complexes with a hip and modern decor, presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to this demographic. - **Multi-purpose Complexes:** The integration of various amenities in a single complex, such as a restaurant, cinema, stores, and a skating rink, provides an opportunity for businesses to create versatile and appealing spaces for customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative designs and materials to create porous structures that offer unique aesthetic and functional elements to buildings. - **Hospitality:** The concept of youth-centric spaces can be applied to the hospitality industry, where businesses can create trendy and modern hotels, restaurants, and entertainment venues targeted specifically at young adults. - **Real Estate:** Developers can capitalize on the idea of multi-purpose complexes by creating mixed-use properties that incorporate a wide range of amenities and attract a diverse customer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beehive-system.md) - [Forested Concrete Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miel-pavilion.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building.md) - [Hybrid London Townhouse Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spparc.md) - [Sustainable Swiss Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ls-design.md) - [Translucent Mesh-Wrapped Art Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flickering-peak.md) - [Wave-Like Structural Art Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zibo-oct.md)