# Louvered Bas-Relief Facades GS1 Portugal's Facade has an Angular, Sculptural Mural By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gs1-portugal References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/871361/gs1-portugal-promontorio) & [promontorio.net](http://www.promontorio.net/projects/GS1-Portugal) There's a fine line between art and architecture, and GS1 Portugal, an [office building in Lisbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-liga-portugal), sits perfectly on the edge. The building is home to a futuristic global non-profit dedicated to securing the technological authenticity of QR codes, and it's facade features a [bas-relief sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) that artistically references that forward-looking ethos. Each side of GS1 Portugal is covered in [louvered concrete slabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama) that extend from the roof to the ground. The exposed sides of these slabs each have a section of the bas-relief image, so when a visitor stands at an angle to the building, they can make out the complete sculpture. The images themselves consist of pictures of human faces and eyes, but they are pixelated -- a clear reference to the QR codes that the company helps to upkeep. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Louvered Facades:** Incorporating louvered facades in architecture to create art-inspired building exteriors. - **Pixelated Art:** Utilizing pixelated imagery in art and architecture to reference digital technology. - **Bas-relief Sculptures:** Using bas-relief sculptures as a design element in building facades to create a unique and modern look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and builders can use the incorporation of louvered facades and bas-relief sculptures to create inspiring and unique building exteriors. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can use the concepts of pixelated art and bas-relief sculptures to create modern and tech-inspired works. - **Technology:** Tech companies can collaborate with architects and artists to create visually stunning buildings that reference their technological innovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Housing Block Defensive Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Dynamically Patterned Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Preserved Townhome Concrete Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rieder.md) - [Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city.md)