# Retro Tech Campuses The Mindtree East Campus Features 60s-Style Colored Panels By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindtree-east-campus References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/888549/mindtree-east-campus-cnt-architects) Mindtree, the massive Indian information technology and outsourcing company, has recently built a new building, the Mindtree East Campus, to supplement its Bengaluru headquarters. Though Mindtree is certainly a forward thinking tech company, the campus is striking precisely because of its lack of modern pretension. The design gestures around the building are direct references to the architecture of the 1960s, with [brightly colored window panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design) in rigid geometrical patterns. Cubist architecture rose in popularity in the 60s because of both famous artists like [Picasso](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-picasso) and influential but lesser known architects like Le Corbusier. Those artistic ideas combined with shape and color to fuel the [Brutalist movement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-1000-mbx), and that style has come back into vogue among modern architects. Despite its recent rise, the Mindtree East Campus is one of the more directly figurative references to that era. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 58% | 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 - **Retro-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate 1960s design elements into modern buildings, creating a nostalgic yet innovative aesthetic. - **Brutalist Revival:** Revival of Brutalist architecture offers architects a chance to reimagine and reinterpret this distinctive and bold style for contemporary structures. - **Inspiration From Art Movements:** Architects drawing inspiration from art movements like Cubism can create visually intriguing buildings that merge art and architecture in innovative ways. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new opportunities by combining retro design elements with modern functionality, offering unique and captivating spaces. - **Construction:** Construction companies can tap into the demand for retro-inspired buildings, providing specialized services and expertise in replicating specific architectural styles. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can leverage the trend of retro-inspired architecture to attract buyers looking for distinctive and visually appealing properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brick Office Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centro-west.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Factory-Adjacent Dynamic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus-1.md) - [Automobile Engineered Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-center.md) - [Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hood-design-studio.md) - [Creative Office Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mothers-la-headquarters.md) - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md)