# Elegantly Intelligent Schools The Augustinianum is a School for Gifted Students in Eindhoven By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augustinianum References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887818/augustinianum-architecten-en-en-plus-studio-leon-thier) School is one of the key areas when most people develop their senses of self, and The Augustinianum is a [new school in Eindhoven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-flow-school) that's designed to reflect the importance of that task. The school is modern and airy, with [rooms designed to maximize the creative](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosalind-franklin-wing) and informative potential for students and teachers alike. The Augustinianum has rich roots in Eindhoven. Back in the 1950s, the original school was built and run by Augustinian monks, and it gained a reputation as a school for gifted students that harmonized learning with sports, drama, and pop music. However, the architecture of that building was no longer appropriate for the modern demands on the school, so architecten|en|en and Studio Leon Thier worked on a new design. The current building incorporates an interesting feature called 'The Agora', a [wide open meeting place](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school) in the center of the school. Image Credit: BASE Photography ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - 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 - **Modern Learning Spaces:** Creating modern and airy learning spaces that maximize the creative and informative potential for students and teachers. - **Integration of Sports, Drama, and Music:** Harmonizing learning with sports, drama, and pop music to provide a comprehensive educational experience. - **Revitalization of Educational Institutions:** Renovating outdated school buildings to meet the modern demands on education and create a conducive learning environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture & Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and modern learning spaces that meet the evolving needs of educational institutions. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to integrate sports, drama, and music into their curriculum to provide a holistic and engaging learning experience. - **Construction & Renovation:** Opportunity for construction and renovation companies to revitalize outdated school buildings and create modern and functional educational facilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Education Architecture Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainbow-international-school.md) - [Cuboidal Primary School Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Sensory Needs-Aware Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sai-kirupa-special-school.md)