# Hill-Like Designed Food Markets MVRDV Designs the New Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tainan-xinhua-fruit-and-vegetable-market References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/02/21/mvrdv-tainan-food-market-taiwan-walkable-green-roof/) & [mvrdv.nl](https://www.mvrdv.nl/)  Dutch architecture studio MVRDV designs the new Tainan Xinhua Fruit and Vegetable Market located in Taiwan. It is highlighted by the large green roof that is adorned with a series of plants and terraces. The market is by the foothills in Tainan, creating a space for people to gather as well. The space is made in collaboration with local studio LLJ Architects and measures 12,331 square-meters. The aforementioned green roof resembles the look of rolling hills that are meant to blend into the surrounding landscapes. The studio notes that "The building provides an elevated platform from which visitors can appreciate the landscape that characterises this part of Taiwan, from a building that creates a continuation of that landscape." Image Credit: MVRDV ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Green Roofs in Buildings:** Opportunity for architecture and construction industries to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing buildings with green roofs that blend into surrounding landscapes. - **Collaboration Between Local and International Architecture Studios:** Potential for architecture and design industries to collaborate with local studios and implement designs that cater to local landscape and culture. - **Multipurpose Markets as Gathering Spaces:** Opportunity for food and agriculture industries to create large markets that double as gathering spaces, providing a communal area for people to congregate and engage in social activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design green roofs that blend into surrounding landscapes while promoting eco-friendliness and sustainability. - **Construction:** Potential for the construction industry to implement sustainable designs with green roofs that promote eco-friendliness and add aesthetic value to buildings. - **Food & Agriculture:** Opportunity for the food and agriculture industries to create large markets that double as gathering spaces, providing a communal area for people to congregate and engage in social activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Rock‑Like Coastal Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-rocks-visitor-centre.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Brick Market Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market.md) - [Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pujiang-platform-hill.md) - [Garden-Topped Sunken Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmp-inspiration.md) - [Taiwanese Steel Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-roof-house.md) - [Cultural Green Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-green.md) - [Community Market Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercado-nicols-bravo.md)