# Trippy Architectural Designs 'Foreign Office Architects' Designed Aluminium Tile-Covered Building By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminium-tile-covered-building References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/09/13/ravensbourne-college-by-foreign-office-architects/) A beautiful new building stands in London for the students of Ravensbourne College of Design and Communications. 'Foreign Office Architects' designed a magnificent aluminum tile-covered building adorned with circles on its surface. The building has [decorative circular-shaped windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick), tiles and doorways. Eco-friendly with 28,000 anodized, multifaceted aluminum tiles and an atrium, which provides ventilation, this aluminum tile-covered building is truly astounding. **Implications** - The rise of environmentalism has led to an unprecedented wave of [environmentally friendly architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves). This building's facade is covered in aluminum tiles, adding an instantly recognizable aesthetic that's easy on the Earth. Companies can take advantage of this opportunity by infusing eco-friendly principles in client-facing designs and marketing material. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate eco-friendly principles in their designs and marketing. - **Aluminum Tiles:** Opportunity to explore the use of aluminum tiles in architectural design and construction. - **Circular-shaped Features:** Opportunity to incorporate circular-shaped elements in architectural designs for a unique and visually appealing aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of eco-friendly materials and unique design elements like aluminum tiles and circular shapes. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in the installation of aluminum tile facades and circular-shaped features. - **Marketing and Design:** Marketing and design agencies can help companies incorporate eco-friendly principles into their client-facing designs and branding. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Green Tile Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimoflage.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-pavilions.md) - [Curved London Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/50-electric-boulevard.md) - [Organic Striking Tower Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md) - [Cascading Aluminum Pipe Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeum-museum.md)