# Chessboard Exteriors A Stunning Black and White Building in Portugal By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-02-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-and-white-building References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/50312/companies-incubator-contemporanea/) This stunning black and white building is actually covered in [white and dark blue tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jomoo) in a lagged [chess pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess) to create a fantastic optical effect and unending interest. Located in Vila Verde, Braga, Portugal, the building was constructed and conceived by the Minho Enterprises Institute. The black and white building boasts panoramic views from the interior. Just over 2,000 square meters, this two story building is divided into a loose 'L' shape. It is both stunning in its execution and [minimal in its design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grigio-verde). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 4% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Optical Illusion Architecture:** Creating buildings with unique visual effects, such as a lagged chess pattern, offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the architectural industry. - **Minimalist Design:** Embracing simplicity and minimalism in building design opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for creating visually striking structures. - **Panoramic Views:** Designing buildings that prioritize panoramic views for occupants presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the real estate and hospitality industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in incorporating optical illusion techniques and minimalistic design principles. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace innovative building materials and techniques to bring unique architectural designs, like lagged chess patterns, to life. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can create value by focusing on panoramic views as a key selling point in their properties, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity in the industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamically Patterned Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Math Equation-Inspired Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-countless-windows.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Glossy Panelled Pentagonal Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel.md) - [Architecturally Inspired Chess Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baku-chess-set.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md)