# Notched Vertical Gardens The Shenzhen Interchange by WorkAC Merges Earth and Air By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-01 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-interchange-by-workac References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/vertical-city-shenzhen-metro-tower/) & [work.ac](http://work.ac/interchange/) The most efficient way to build within the urban grid is to build upwards, and the [Shenzhen Interchange](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shenzhen-energy-ring) by [WorkAC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-workac-and-ignacio-urquiza-architects) in China will manage to pull this off, while incorporating invaluable green spaces along its tall facades. Designed by the New York based firm, the cutting-edge Shenzhen Metro Tower project merges the activity of the subway system below, the bustle of the busy streets, and the business within offices above. All the while interested in resource economy, the Shenzhen Interchange by WorkAC uses its chipped out [balcony gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden) to provide workers with outdoor sanctuaries and the building with the means to collect and circulate rainwater. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Vertical Farming:** The creation of notched vertical gardens presents an opportunity for the vertical farming industry to grow and develop. - **Green Infrastructure:** The concept of integrating green spaces into urban buildings presents an opportunity for the green infrastructure industry to create sustainable solutions. - **Smart Buildings:** The incorporation of resource management systems in the Shenzhen Interchange building presents an opportunity for the smart buildings industry to innovate and improve efficiency in other structures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The futuristic design of the Shenzhen Interchange building presents an opportunity for the architecture industry to explore new cutting-edge building designs. - **Construction:** The use of balcony gardens and rainwater collection in the Shenzhen Interchange building presents an opportunity for the construction industry to adopt sustainable building practices. - **Urban Planning:** The incorporation of green spaces within the Shenzhen Interchange building presents an opportunity for the urban planning industry to create eco-friendly cities with improved livability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Forest Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwoods-vertical-forest.md) - [Nature-Connecting Design Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vert-installation.md) - [Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building.md) - [Greenhouse Office Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegetment-vegetable-cultivator.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touching-eden-house.md) - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md)