# Delicate Urban School Buildings Archimania's Design Boasts a Slatted Boxed Roof Sculpture By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-school-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/30/copper-screen-stretches-across-front-ballet-memphis-dance-school-archimania/) & [archimania](http://www.archimania.com/) Tennessee-based architectural studio Archimania created a contemporary urban school building design on a corner in the Midtown Memphis district. The project serves [Ballet Memphis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo)' efforts of expansion and is to be a home for the [professional dance company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadlers-wells), a sizable dance school with classes that are open to the community. For the 44,270-square-foot urban school building, Archimania used metal brise-soleil that is not only aesthetically pleasing but can also reflect heat away from the structure. The architectural firm incorporates a sculpture-like box that bears the dance company's name and effortlessly draws attention to itself. Informed by the values of its client, Archimania was careful in reflecting the community-driven attitude of Ballet Memphis that calls for "transparency, connectivity and education." Photo Credits: [Hank Mardukas Photography.](https://www.archdaily.com/photographer/hank-mardukas-photography) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 4% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Urban School Building Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative architectural designs that blend education, community integration, and aesthetic appeal in urban areas. - **Metal Brise-soleil in Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of metal brise-soleil as a sustainable and visually striking element in building design, providing both shade and heat reflection. - **Sculpture-like Architectural Elements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate sculptural elements into architectural designs to create iconic structures that draw attention and enhance the overall experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of architectural design by incorporating innovative elements such as metal brise-soleil and sculpture-like features. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modern and community-oriented school buildings that promote transparency, connectivity, and education. - **Performing Arts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create customized spaces that cater to the needs of performing arts organizations, integrating dance studios, performance areas, and community spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Metal Screened Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mary-schmidt-campbell-center.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) - [Leaf-Shaped Rooftop Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiv-nader-school.md) - [Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-educational-architecture.md) - [Complex University Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leed-v4-goldrated-schoenecker-center.md) - [Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md41.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md)