# Scattered Geometry Structures The Perathoner Headquarters Boast a Sculptural Wood Facade By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perathoner References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/perathoner-s-passion-for-wood-in-bergmeister-wolf-s-architecture) & [bergmeisterwolf.it](http://bergmeisterwolf.it) The newly built Perathoner Headquarters are located in the heart of the Dolomites of Val Gardena. The impressive corporate complex--designed by Bergmeister Wolf Architekten--takes inspiration from the [traditional art of wood carving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pavilion-jardins) and boasts an impressive facade that is worthy of the wood sculpture company's aesthetic. Using raw materials, the Bergmeister Wolf Architekten team creates a geometry-infused structure that offers the perfect balance of glass and steel elements. This structural shell is accented by [reclaimed wood pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-forest-datum) that evoke movement and dimension. The Perathoner Headquarters showcases an impressive and inventive use of the age-old and traditional material. Achieving its unconventional and [triangular facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design), the structure's architects chose to clad the building in shingles that each boast a different warm wood hue. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wood Facade Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore innovative wood facade designs that combine traditional materials with modern geometries. - **Geometry-infused Structures:** Potential for architects and engineers to create buildings with unique geometries using a combination of glass, steel, and geometric shapes. - **Reclaimed Material Accenting:** Chance for designers and builders to incorporate reclaimed materials, such as wood, to add movement and dimension to architectural structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation possibilities for architects and designers to explore unconventional construction materials and geometries in their projects. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction industry to embrace the use of innovative geometries and reclaimed materials in building projects to create visually striking structures. - **Woodworking and Craftsmanship:** Potential for woodworking and craftsmanship industries to collaborate with architects and designers to create customized wood components for unique facade designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Simplistic Timber Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halle-s-46.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Reflective Mountain-Based Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-santerpass.md) - [Green-Timber Glad Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumber-4.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Contrasting Facade Clad Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rvtk.md)