# Avant-Garde Atrium Architecture The Studios at Monterrey Institute of Technology are Highly Modern By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-11-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studios-at-monterrey-institute-of-technology References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/27/habitat-talleres-de-diseno-by-shine-architecture-and-ta-arquitectura/) & [itesm.edu](http://www.itesm.edu/) Created by [Shine Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shine-rapid-cold-brew-machine) and TA Arquitectura, the studios at Monterrey Institute of Technology make for a student mecca of creativity. Located in the León campus of the institution, the space houses a 24-hour "[creative laboratory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-lab)." Art and design pupils have a space to experiment with projects in their respective creative fields of expertise. The building features study spaces, photography rooms, studios as well as exhibition and study areas. Black, white and steel color motifs dominate the interior to give the space a modernistic feel. The main facades are made up of "glass flakes" that serve the dual purpose of welcoming light and fresh air to ventilate and prevent over-heating. Perhaps the most interesting facet is the [avant-garde atrium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorado-college-honnen-arts-hub) that gives the campus its striking aesthetic allure. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 41% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Laboratory Spaces:** Creating dedicated spaces for students to experiment and collaborate on creative projects in educational institutions. - **Modernistic Interior Design:** Incorporating black, white, and steel color motifs in interior design to create a modern and sleek aesthetic. - **Avant-garde Architectural Features:** Implementing unique and eye-catching architectural elements, such as avant-garde atriums, to enhance the visual appeal of campuses and buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Providing innovative educational spaces and facilities that foster creativity and collaboration among students. - **Interior Design:** Exploring new approaches to interior design that incorporate modernistic elements and color motifs to create visually striking spaces. - **Architecture:** Integrating avant-garde architectural features and designs into buildings to create unique and visually captivating structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville.md) - [Gold-Tonal Metal Building Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab.md) - [Reconfigured Calm City Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latelier.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md) - [Metal Screened Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center.md) - [Cave-Like Discovery-Themed Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gilder-center.md)