# Sharp Geometry Structures The House of Arts by FAT Brings an Industrial Touch to the Countryside By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-arts References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/house-of-the-arts-by-fat) & [fat.pt](http://www.fat.pt/Architecture?m=1) The [House of the Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces) by [FAT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-house) is located in the heart of Miranda do Corvo, a region that is an hour away from Porto. FAT, an established Portuguese design firm standing for Future Architecture Thinking aimed to create an iconic structure when designing this geometry-infused architecture piece. Standing amidst its vast green landscape, the House of the Arts boasts a [bold red facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) and a structure that relies on sharp and angular forms. The vivid and conceptual architecture piece is sure to become a growing landmark for its region's visitors, acting as a spatial metaphor for the Portuguese art scene and creative culture. The structure showcases sloped rooftops and zigzag-resembling elements that add an urban touch to its natural surrounding topography. The industrial red building stands apart from its neighbouring small village homes and open green landscape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometry-infused Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate sharp and angular forms in architectural designs, creating visually striking and conceptual structures. - **Urban Touch in Rural Areas:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Blend industrial elements with natural surroundings to create visually appealing structures that stand out in rural landscapes. - **Spatial Metaphors in Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use architecture as a metaphor to represent local culture and art scenes, creating iconic landmarks that attract visitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate bold and unconventional designs in architectural projects, challenging traditional norms. - **Art and Creative Industries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with architects to create spatial metaphors that embody local creative cultures and become tourist attractions. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invest in unique architectural structures that enhance the tourism experience and attract visitors to rural areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Dynamically Patterned Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house.md) - [Math Equation-Inspired Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-countless-windows.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Forest Edge House Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guapuruvu.md) - [Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofis-arhitekti.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md)