# Pixelating Public Architecture CASIS Headquarters Embodies an Alien Style to Suit its Function By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casis-headquarters References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2013/01/14/casis-headquarters/) The creative behind the CASIS Headquarters wished to develop a new language of architecture in order to better express the intention of the building's presence in Manhattan, New York. The goal was for the work of the [Center for the Advancement of Science in Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center) to become known to members of the public through an attempt to educate them on their findings and achievements. Katie Stranix certainly did dream up a completely foreign-looking proposal that features a heavy-looking abstract mass of structure hovering above the urban plaza in a couple of places. The cladding is just as unfamiliar, appearing as a disintegrating skin of rough rectangular pixels that protrude from the various facades. The CASIS Headquarters houses [exhibition halls and displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hainan-science-museum) retired [NASA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-cosmico-project) equipment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Abstract Architecture:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to explore abstract architectural designs that challenge traditional notions of structure and form. - **Pixelated Aesthetics:** The use of pixelated cladding offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to create visually striking facades that capture attention and intrigue. - **Public Engagement Spaces:** Designing buildings as educational spaces for public engagement presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to foster scientific knowledge and appreciation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore new design languages and materials to create visually unique and memorable structures. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace the use of pixelated cladding techniques to offer clients distinct and visually captivating facades for their buildings. - **Science Education:** The science education industry can incorporate design elements found in public engagement spaces to create immersive environments that enhance learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Contemporary Culture Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md) - [Protein-Inspired Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-protein-molecule.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md)