# Geometric Cut-Out Facades The Aztec Serpent Office Breaks Architectural Boundaries By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2011-01-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aztec-serpent-office References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/modern-architecture-aztec) & [manuelle-gautrand](http://www.manuelle-gautrand.com/) Located in Saint-Etienne in France, the Aztec Serpent office is an architectural dream bringing in all the building wonders modernity has to offer. Designed by Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, the building stands alone as a silver block, cut out in its underbelly and highlighted in yellow. As it soaks up the sun through its numerous windows, this building will not only break modern boundaries, but can also supplement energy. The Aztec Serpent office will definitely become a hub for businesses and tourists alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Geometric Cut-out Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to use unconventional shapes and innovative designs in their structures. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Potential for buildings to supplement energy and have a smaller carbon footprint. - **Tourism Architecture:** Designs that attract tourists and create unique experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovative designs and shapes to build commercial and residential spaces. - **Renewable Energy:** Opportunities to integrate sustainable features into building designs. - **Tourism:** Creating unique and visually striking structures that attract visitors and enhance tourism. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Illuminated Cave-Like Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos.md) - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Black Steel Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780.md) - [Perforated Brickwork Office Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premier-office.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville.md) - [Ultra-Sleek Law Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sid-lee-architecture1.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md)