# Chained Office Buildings Studio Kuadra Hangs Seven Miles of Chain Around an Italian Bank By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-kuadra References: [kitsunenoir](http://kitsunenoir.com/2010/09/14/11-kilometers-of-chain/) & [kuadra.it](http://www.kuadra.it/home.html) [Studio Kuadra](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zibo-oct) recently blanketed the Cooperative Credit Bank building in Fossano, Italy, with over seven miles of chains. The idea may seem odd, but I think that Studio Kuadra is on to something here. Besides making the building look badass, these chains provide shade and give the building an [eerie glow at night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation). In today's eco-conscious world, cutting down on air conditioning use by [draping a building in chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture) may not be such a bad idea. Be sure to click on the links to see more great work from Studio Kuadra. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Chained Buildings for Eco-friendly Design:** Using chains as a sustainable alternative for cooling buildings can disrupt traditional air conditioning methods. - **Chain Aesthetics in Architecture:** Chain installations offer a unique and visually striking design element. - **Chains as Functional Art Installations:** Incorporating chains into building design can provide both artistic and practical benefits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of chains as a sustainable and visually interesting design element. - **Construction:** Using chains in building construction provides a unique design opportunity as well as energy-saving benefits. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can incorporate chains into their work for functional and aesthetic purposes, creating bold and innovative installations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Plant-Covered Facade Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollimarchini.md) - [Waved Metal-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-chapel.md) - [Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/010-building.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md) - [Sleek Fintech Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-office.md) - [Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bdo-unibank-inc.md) - [Exposed Concrete Factory Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mallcom-factory.md)