# Checkered Office Buildings Atelier Vens Vanbelle Uses a Conspicuous Motif for a Flemish Office By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-10-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-vens-vanbelle-1 References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-vens-vanbelle-checkered-office-building-belgium-10-12-2021/) [Atelier Vens Vanbelle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins) has completed an office building in the Flemish city of Deinze, which sits prominently on a street corner. The office sits in a unique environment - the front of the site is attached to a busy road while the back of the office borders a river. The architects marveled at the site and sought to create a structure that merges the two distinctly different areas. The architects transformed the office into a cube-like volume with a striking [checkered facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville) that does not go unnoticed. Similarly, the interior greets visitors by an extended reception area clad in [playful yellow and white](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron) stalls. The architects created a space that is warm, lively, yet relaxed. The interior is oriented to lead visitors to the backyard, where they can enjoy the serenity of the nearby river. Image Credit: Atelier Vens Vanbelle, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-vens-vanbelle-checkered-office-building-belgium-10-12-2021/), [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/atelier-vens-vanbelle-checkered-office-building-belgium-10-12-2021/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 10% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Checkered Facades:** Architects like Atelier Vens Vanbelle are exploring the use of checkered facades to add a unique and attention-grabbing twist to office buildings. - **Transformative Offices:** Office buildings are being designed to create a space that is both warm and lively yet relaxed, transforming the traditional dull appearance of an office. - **Playful Interiors:** Interior designers are exploring the use of playful, colorful elements like yellow and white stalls to create inviting spaces that enhance the visitor experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to explore the use of checkered facades, similar to Atelier Vens Vanbelle, in designing unique office spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take inspiration from Atelier Vens Vanbelle's use of playful elements to create engaging and vibrant spaces that enhance the visitor experience. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of transformative office spaces that combine unique exteriors, engaging interiors and serene natural surroundings to attract tenants and buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Moveable Wooden Office Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acvcscmetea.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Playful Contemporary Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playful-contemporary-office.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maison-perron.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md)