# Snakeskin-Patterned Buildings This School Canteen's Bricks are Arranged in Snakeskin Patterns By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snakeskin-patterns References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/546319/boa-canteen-d-houndt-bajart-architects-and-associates/) & [dhoundtplusbajart.fr](http://www.dhoundtplusbajart.fr/RESTAURANT-SCOLAIRE-BERT-BLUM-LOMME) An [elementary school](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderland-elementary-school) in the city of Lille in France has a canteen covered with bricks that evoke snakeskin patterns. Designed by the D'Houndt & Bajart architectural practice, the unique layout of the canteen building seeks to activate children's imaginations and dreams. The snakeskin patterns form a facade that is at once protective and welcoming, as it isolates the dining space from the street, allowing for a feeling of calm and privacy without an accompanying sense of seclusion or overprotection. The building is even home to a [vegetable garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1) that will be used for educational purposes. Aside from providing a high level of functionality, the building with its snakeskin patterns stand to become a visible and easily identifiable landmark for the Lille region. For increased aesthetic coherence, the building is designed to occupy a similar size and scale compared to neighboring buildings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Snakeskin-patterned Architecture:** Using snakeskin patterns in building designs to create unique and visually striking structures that activate imagination and promote privacy. - **Integration of Nature in Architecture:** Incorporating vegetable gardens and natural elements into building designs for educational purposes and to promote sustainability. - **Distinctive Landmark Designs:** Creating buildings with unique patterns and aesthetics to serve as easily identifiable landmarks that enhance the character of a region. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore creative ways to incorporate patterns and textures into building designs to create visually striking and functional structures. - **Education:** Educational institutions can consider integrating vegetable gardens and nature-based elements into their buildings to enhance learning experiences and promote sustainability. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Cities and regions can leverage distinctive and visually appealing buildings as landmarks to attract tourists and enhance the overall tourism experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Low-Lying Limestone-Clad Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fossil-building.md) - [Perforated Facade School Exteriors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darlington-public-school.md) - [Granite-Clad Coastal Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edmond-simeoni-school-and-cultural-space.md) - [Converted Market Building Nurseries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eugnie-brazier.md) - [Nature-Bounding School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cole-du-znith.md) - [Leaf-Shaped Rooftop Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiv-nader-school.md) - [Gabled Planted Courtyard Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samuel-paty-school.md) - [Town-Like Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kindergarten-of-museum.md) - [Terraced School Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-badinter-secondary-school.md)