# Meandering Geometric Training Facilities The Rowing High Performance Centre is Simply Functional By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rowing-high-performance-centre References: [urdesign.it](http://www.urdesign.it/index.php/2014/01/20/rowing-high-performance-centre-by-alvaro-andrade/) & [domusweb.it](http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/2014/01/17/rowing_centre.html) Local Portuguese architect Alvaro Andrade recently designed and created the [Rowing High Performance Centre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5-sports) located in the [countryside of Portugal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house) in the Douro Valley. The training facility is located in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world and aims to provide a place for accommodations and training purposes for its star athletes. The result is an extremely modern and angular structure that responds to the demands of the center's location. The center is located at a steeped angle and has three separate structures that include the [training areas, accommodations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daillens-sports-facility) and a social space for the athletes. The meandering geometric building is completely white, allowing the structure to protrude against the luscious green hills. The interior spaces are extremely clean and modern, like the overall design aesthetics of the structure, with featured large glass panels to provide an expansive view of the landscape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | 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 - **Angular Sports Facilities:** Architects can design sports facilities with modern, angular designs to provide a unique and functional experience for athletes. - **Meandering Geometric Buildings:** Meandering geometric buildings can be used to create stunning and distinctive architectural designs that stand out against natural landscapes. - **Clean and Modern Interiors:** The use of large glass panels and clean, modern aesthetics in interior design can help create a sense of spaciousness and highlight surrounding nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sports Facilities:** Architects and designers can create more innovative and functional sports facilities using modern and angular designs. - **Architecture:** Meandering geometric buildings can help architects create unique and stunning designs that integrate well with natural environments. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating modern and clean design elements like large glass panels and open spaces can help create a sense of harmony between indoor and outdoor surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Surface Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines.md) - [Purpose-Built Terraced Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-adorigo.md) - [Modern Football Museum Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arena-liga-portugal.md) - [Heritage Timber Rowing Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klaksvik-row-club.md) - [Steel Pavilion Sports Clubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocol-sports-club.md) - [Zig-Zagged Vacation Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-comporta.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Sweeping Culture Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-culture-and-art-centre.md) - [Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-coastal-nature-and-sport-fishing.md)