# Checkerboard-Patterned Buildings The Fordham Law School is Visually Appealing By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fordham-law-school References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/new-fordham-law-school-pei-cobb-freed-partners-09-23-2014/) & [law.fordham.edu](http://law.fordham.edu/) The new Fordham Law School building has been opened to great acclaim, with a pattern on the front that looks like a checkerboard. For those attending the law school, not only will they have access to a great network of teachers and classes, but they will be able to attend each day knowing that the building looks great too! Moreover, the structure also houses things such as events and conferences, as well as a dance studio (which is quite unusual for a law school). The architects also paid special note to the surrounding architecture too, ensuring that everything fit in well with the buildings nearby. However, this does not mean to say that the Fordham Law School does not stand out - quite the contrary. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/new-fordham-law-school-pei-cobb-freed-partners-09-23-2014/), [law.fordham.edu](http://law.fordham.edu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Checkerboard-patterned Buildings:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate unique patterns and designs in building facades. - **Unconventional Spaces in Educational Buildings:** Potential for law schools and other educational institutions to incorporate non-traditional spaces like dance studios for a more holistic learning experience. - **Integration of Surrounding Architecture:** Architects can focus on designing buildings that harmoniously blend with their surroundings while still standing out in terms of aesthetic appeal. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new patterns and designs to create visually appealing buildings. - **Education:** Law schools and other educational institutions can consider incorporating unconventional spaces to enhance student experience and offer additional amenities. - **Construction:** Builders can focus on integrating new buildings into the existing architectural landscape while still adding a unique touch to differentiate them from surrounding structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Fluid College Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-jay-college.md) - [Complex University Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leed-v4-goldrated-schoenecker-center.md) - [Terracotta-Clad University Faculties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feiden-clegg-bradley.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Residential Tower Textured Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick.md) - [Metal Screened Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center.md) - [Floating-Style Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomberg-center.md) - [Blue-Toned School Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fuquiang-school.md) - [Terraced School Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school.md)