# Zigzagging Building Facades URCODE Architecture's MC Building has a Unique Form By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mc-building References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/895788/mc-building-urcode-architecture) Verticality tends to be the dominating visual aspect of most office buildings, but MC Building uses a clever bit of design to subvert that inherent trait. The Seoul [office building's facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks) is split at several points by triangulated windows, making it appear as though the cement tiling cuts back and forth in a [zigzag pattern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-collection). On top of its insistence on horizontal eye lines, MC Building further sets itself off on the upper stories of the building. It has an [angled wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) near the top of the building, which causes it to taper as the top few stories rise up to the roof. As a whole, the building thus has a skewed appearance that separates it from its urban surroundings. Image Credit: [DISTINTO](http://www.distinto.co.kr/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Zigzagging Facades:** Innovative facade designs that feature zigzag patterns are disrupting traditional building aesthetics. - **Vertical Subversion:** Designing office buildings that challenge the dominance of verticality in favor of horizontal eye lines is opening up opportunities for unique architectural expressions. - **Skewed Building Silhouettes:** Creating buildings with angled walls and tapering structures is redefining the visual landscape of urban environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore innovative facade designs that feature zigzag patterns to create visually striking buildings. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can incorporate vertical subversion in office building designs to differentiate their properties and offer unique spaces to tenants. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider introducing skewed building silhouettes to diversify the architectural landscape of urban environments and foster more dynamic cityscapes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triangular Concrete Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo288.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Captivating Facade Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Layered Office Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schieblocks.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md)