# Tubed Volume Architecture U26 Architecture Studio Comes up with a Banana-Like Facade By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/u26-architecture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/u26-architecture-studio-bananas-food-warehouse-philippines-09-19-2014/) & [utwentysix](http://www.utwentysix.com/) U26 Architecture Studio has presented a forward-thinking design that mimics that of a [bundle of bananas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-protein-molecule). While most would not consider fruit as a good source of inspiration for buildings, this studio found motivation in the unexpected. The building is intended to be a food storage unit located in the Philippines in Southeast Asia. This design is far different than anything in the area, and is sure to stand out when completed. What's more is that these [tubes can be added onto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube), so that the structure can be continually expanded and grown accordingly. For a food storage unit, this design by U26 Architecture Studio is certainly one that will get noticed in the area of the Philippines. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/u26-architecture-studio-bananas-food-warehouse-philippines-09-19-2014/), [utwentysix](http://www.utwentysix.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tubed Volume Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore unconventional and eye-catching designs inspired by everyday objects like fruit. - **Forward-thinking Design:** Opportunity for innovative thinking to create unique and standout structures that challenge traditional building norms. - **Continual Expansion and Growth:** Opportunity for developers to design flexible structures that can adapt and expand over time to meet changing needs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to implement creative and unconventional designs in various projects. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to showcase their expertise in building unique and eye-catching structures. - **Food Storage and Warehousing:** Opportunity for the food storage industry to adopt innovative and scalable designs for more efficient and flexible storage solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shigeru-ban-1.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banana-lamp.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Moving Wall-Integrated Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-shed.md) - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md) - [Toy Brick-Inspired Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curving-block.md) - [Fruit-Inspired Tonal Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oksana-dolgopiatova.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Pink Fluted Concrete Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-apartment.md)