# Checkerboard Facades Castellbisbal School by MMDM Arquitectes is a Modern Learning Environment By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-23 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castellbisbal-school References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/10/23/castellbisbal-school-by-mmdm-arquitectes/) & [mmdm.es](http://www.mmdm.es/) The designers at MMDM Arquitectes have created this contemporary and innovative design for the Castellbisbal School in Barcelona. With its unique checkerboard exterior, made with rows of grey and white blinds, this structure is definitely a cool contemporary spin on [modern educational buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture). The building, which is located right next to a cemetery, features a [large courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school) where students can hang out between classes, as well as a big inclined plane leading up to the front entrance. Because of space constraints, the designers have also designed the building to avoid "useless areas." According to MMDM Arquitectes, the Castellbisbal School -- and institution for [children ages 3 to 16](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-elementary-school) -- has been designed to avoid residual spaces and to ensure that students can "move from one [end] to the other without going through the same point again." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Checkerboard Facades:** Innovative building facades that utilize a checkerboard pattern to create a modern and unique aesthetic. - **Space Efficient Design:** Designs for buildings that prioritize space efficiency while avoiding residual spaces. - **Innovative School Architecture:** Creative and modern designs for educational institutions that prioritize student experience and functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Introduction of innovative designs for modern educational institutions. - **Architecture:** Exploration of unique and creative building facades and space efficient designs. - **Construction:** Opportunities for implementing new and innovative designs for modern buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Nature-Promoting School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primary-school-1.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Cuboidal Primary School Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-bader-architekten.md) - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Gabled Planted Courtyard Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-paty-school.md) - [Dome-Style School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/al-fanar.md) - [Sustainable Colorful School designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school.md)