# Brightly Lit Transparent Buildings CO Architects Features a Glazed Facility in Kansas City By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/11/co-architects-creates-highly-transparent-health-education-building-in-kansas/) & [coarchitects](https://coarchitects.com/) Built for the University of Kansas' Medical Center campus, this transparent building is cutting-edge not only in terms of functionality but also with regard to aesthetic integrity. The structure features a dominantly geometric composition that is strongly illuminated — a feature that is particularly striking in the night time. The facility is a designated spot that serves the university's "medical, nursing, and allied health programs" and contributes with spaces for "classrooms, simulation labs, clinical skills rooms, and student life space." Its state-of-the-art aesthetic is bound to bring immense value to the operations of the University of Kansas. Los Angeles-based design studio CO Architects worked alongside Helix Architecture + Design in the conceptualization and curation of the transparent building. Photo Credits: [Bill Timmerman](http://www.billtimmerman.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Transparent Architecture:** CO Architects features a glazed facility in Kansas City, showcasing the aesthetic and functional benefits of transparent buildings with striking illumination. - **Cutting-edge Medical Campus:** The University of Kansas' Medical Center campus sets itself apart with state-of-the-art buildings that serve medical, nursing, and allied health programs. - **Advanced Learning Spaces:** The transparent building, featuring classrooms, simulation labs, clinical skills rooms, and student life space, offers students a learning experience like no other. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Design studios can explore innovative ways to incorporate transparency and illumination for both aesthetic and functional advantages. - **Education:** Universities can invest in advanced buildings that offer immersive and cutting-edge learning spaces to attract more students. - **Healthcare:** Medical centers can enhance their facilities with modern and functional architecture to offer better patient care and support. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Therapeutic Architecture Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Acrylic Glass Cubic Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t72-dental-clinic.md) - [Transformed Architecture Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rice-university-1.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Academic Architecture Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannady-hall.md) - [Futuristic Hospital Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jawaher-boston-medical-district.md) - [Metaphorical Physical Community Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lighthouse-church.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md)