# Asymmetrical Vertical Architecture Blue Tape Architecture School Concept Encourages Interaction By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-school References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/evan-shieh-ali-chen-win-ac-ca-blue-tape-architecture-school-tower-dubai-03-13-2014/) & [ac-ca.org](http://www.ac-ca.org/en/dubai09winners) Students Evan Shieh and Ali Chen proposed a design that was slightly different for the [architecture school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-university-1) in Dubai. The Blue Tape Architecture School encourages more interaction than most designs with a horizontal look. The middle of the building is separated by a divide where people from around the center can come together and collaborate. Since so much of school is about coming together and sharing one's ideas, this design is ideal to encourage this type of brainstorming and meeting. The outside of the Blue Tape Architecture School is see-through, allowing light to come into the building, which would hopefully help to stimulate creativity instead of being locked up in the dark all day. The proposed design is just a concept right now, but fingers crossed it will become reality in the near future. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/evan-shieh-ali-chen-win-ac-ca-blue-tape-architecture-school-tower-dubai-03-13-2014/), [ac-ca.org](http://www.ac-ca.org/en/dubai09winners) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Asymmetrical Architecture:** Designing buildings with unconventional shapes and structures to encourage interaction and collaboration. - **Vertical Innovation:** Building structures that maximize usable space while also promoting creativity and productivity. - **Transparent Design:** Incorporating see-through elements in building design to increase natural lighting and stimulate creative thinking. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The field of architecture can embrace unconventional designs that prioritize collaboration and productivity. - **Education:** Schools and universities can adopt innovative building designs that promote creative thinking and collaboration among students. - **Urban Development:** Cities can use vertical and asymmetrical architecture to promote community interaction and collaboration in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Floating-Style Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomberg-center.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md)