# Tessellating Metallic Buildings The Bergeron Centre Design Was Created Using a Math Algorithm By M | Published 2016-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergeron-centre References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/02/02/zas-wraps-a-toronto-engineering-school-in-a-tessellated-metal-and-glass-screen/) & [zasa](http://zasa.com/) ZAS Architects is a design team that recently put together the facade of the Toronto-based Bergeron Centre that has a unique tessellating design. The exterior was put together cleverly using a math algorithm to create the intricate and abstract geometric triangle pattern that wraps around the side of the modern building. The Bergeron Centre is a structure geared towards offering a space specifically for upcoming engineers to congregate and the incorporation of math in the overall design speaks to this theme. The building is made from a series of glass triangle panels that are arranged according to a complex algorithm. To the naked eye, the patterns simply look like artistic decals. The building houses office space and laboratories for engineers to utilize. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Math-driven Design:** Opportunity for architecture and design industry to incorporate mathematical algorithms into building facades for unique and intricate designs. - **Geometric Facades:** Opportunity for construction industry to create unique and artistic building designs through tessellating shapes and patterns. - **Engineering Spaces:** Opportunity for real estate industry to leverage unique building designs and engineering-focused spaces to attract tech-focused tenants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Industry can explore the use of mathematical algorithms to create unique and visually interesting building facades. - **Construction:** Industry can incorporate tessellating shapes and patterns into building facades to provide unique and artistic designs. - **Real Estate:** Industry can use innovative designs and engineering-focused spaces to attract tech-focused tenants and differentiate offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md) - [Math Equation-Inspired Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-countless-windows.md) - [Dynamic Mathematically Shaped Surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathematically-shaped.md) - [Geometric African Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-primary-shapes.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Code-Generated Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-orb.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md)