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No longer built solely for function, cityscapes and structural designs are going above and beyond traditional blueprints for artistic expression. From contemporary homes to sustainable architecture and abstract buildings, Trend Hunter’s architecture category is here to offer some insight into how structural designs are changing due to modern and contemporary inspirations.
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Atomic-Science Research Facilities
Atomic-Science Research Facilities
Henning Larsen and Cobe Reveal European Spallation Source
The European Spallation Source campus, a collaborative effort by Danish studios Henning Larsen and Cobe, introduces a pioneering infrastructure for atomic-science research. Located in Lund, Sweden,... MORE
Temporary Cabin Hotels
Temporary Cabin Hotels
Overtreders W Utilized Locally Sourced Materials for This Project
The Stable Stack is the name of a recently constructed temporary cabin hotel, located in Veenhuizen, the Netherlands. The structure was designed by the Dutch architecture studio Overtreders W and... MORE
Shade-providing Forest Pavilions
Shade-providing Forest Pavilions
DRAA Designs the Patagonian Shadow Cabin with Modern Accents
The Patagonian Shadow Cabin, a creation by Chilean architectural studio DRAA, brings a distinct and evocative presence to Le Festival des Cabanes in France. Designed as a means to provide shade for... MORE
Baker Kiln-Inspired Architecture
Baker Kiln-Inspired Architecture
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter's Kornets Hus Project is Captivating
The Kornets Hus is a learning center, located in Hjørring, Denmark and its architectural aesthetic is quite visually captivating as the form evokes the shape and feel of baker’s kilns. The... MORE
Ghost Kitchen Towers
Ghost Kitchen Towers
Dowen Farmer Architects Proposes a Multistorey Ghost Kitchen Tower Block
Dowen Farmer Architects has submitted a proposal for a ten-story ghost kitchen tower in West London. Dubbed ‘Portal Road,’ this establishment “would shuttle food to a public food... MORE
Compact Pink Residences
Compact Pink Residences
PHTAA Designs House R3 as a Blocky Structure with Curving Glass
Bangkok-based studio PHTAA designed a stunning and blocky pink residence in a compact roadside site in Thailand. Spanning 400 square meters and named House R3, the structure is captivating in its... MORE
Welcoming Bank Designs
Welcoming Bank Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs the Headquarters of PSD Bank
Ester Bruzkus Architekten designs the epitome of a welcoming bank interior. The firm’s transformation of a historic post office in Berlin-Friedenau into the new headquarters of PSD Bank... MORE
Geometric Leadership Centers
Geometric Leadership Centers
BE-Design Designs the Stunning Komera Leadership Center
The Komera Leadership Centre showcases a stunning example of architecture, informed by local practices. Located in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, the structure was designed by BE_Design, in... MORE
Digital Twin
Companies are using digital twins to test virtual counterparts of their products
Trend - Numerous companies, especially those in the automotive, engineering, and architecture space, are using IoT and VR-based systems to create precise digital representations of their products and systems. These lifelike models are then tested virtually as a way to guide product development.

Insight - When it comes to large-scale buildings, automotive vehicles, and other complex infrastructure, visualizing and troubleshooting these products during their development phase can be incredibly costly. As a result, a wide range of businesses are turning to digital twin technology to create exact virtual replicas of their products -- whether these be jet fuel engines, electric cars, or sustainable condominiums -- which they can then test and assess digitally.
Workshop Question - How could your company save costs on product development by implementing digital twin technology?
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Intricate Architectural Sculptures
Intricate Architectural Sculptures
Kengo Kuma's Kigumi at Alberni is Visually Striking
The Kigumi at Alberni by Kengo Kuma is an ambitious and visually striking architectural sculpture that stands as the centerpiece of Westbank’s mixed-use high-rise development in Vancouver’... MORE
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Plant-Based Aluminum Dying Processes
Loop Loop Pioneers More Sustainable Design Practices
Dutch design studio Loop Loop has achieved a notable breakthrough with its development of a plant-based aluminum dying process. The technique, an alternative to conventional petroleum-based options,... MORE
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Joana Vasconcelos Designs an Impressive Sculptural Installation
Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos’ Wedding Cake Pavilion, situated at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England, is an impressive and immersive sculptural installation that combines the... MORE
Ultra-Compact Bungalow Designs
Ultra-Compact Bungalow Designs
Satish Jassal Architects Completes the Haringey Brick Bungalow
Satish Jassal Architects completes a very compact and functional bungalow design, showcasing how architectural ingenuity can be used to maximize a challenging urban site. Dubbed the Haringey Brick... MORE
Intricately Patterned Interiors
Intricately Patterned Interiors
Viruta Lab's Latest House Renovation is Visually Captivating
Spanish interior design studio Viruta Lab recently completed a stunning house renovation project. The focal point was Casa Cabanyal, a historic structure dating back to 1946 and located in Valencia&#... MORE
Concrete Meditation Spaces
Concrete Meditation Spaces
Tadao Ando Builds a Meditation Space for a Museum in South Korea
The concrete meditation space by Japanese architect Tadao Ando may showcase efforts made by museum institutions to become more welcoming spaces for individuals. Dubbed the ‘SSpace of Light,&#... MORE
Futuristic Bridge Designs
Futuristic Bridge Designs
Zaha Hadid Architects' Bridge in China is Futuristic & Stunning
Zaha Hadid Architects’ bridge design in China marks another significant addition to the firm’s architectural portfolio, showcasing a design that seeks to blend functional infrastructure... MORE
Sculptural Sunken Gardens
Sculptural Sunken Gardens
Montalba Architects Renovates an Iconic Building in Los Angeles
One of the central focal points of Montalba Architects’ renovation of the iconic mid-century Perpetual Savings and Loan Bank—now known as 9720 Wilshire—in Los Angeles is a sculptural... MORE
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
Architectural studio Rural Office has designed a quaint family home in Surrey. The style of the structure pays homage to late 19th-century architectural aesthetics while incorporating contemporary... MORE
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
ICON Challenging Architects & Designers with Initiative 99
ICON, a pioneering construction-scale 3D-printing company, recently announced an affordable housing competition that challenges architects and designers worldwide to envision and submit home designs... MORE
Spacious Contemporary Dwellings
Spacious Contemporary Dwellings
Studio Alexander Fehre Redesigns the Interior of Haus Achalm
Studio Alexander Fehre was tasked with delivering a spacious contemporary dwelling to offer “more space for a growing family.” Haus Achalm, a detached house on the outskirts of Stuttgart,... MORE
Integrated Garden Designs
Integrated Garden Designs
Ludwig Godefroy Champions "Habitable Gardens" in Mexico
Mexico City-based architect Ludwig Godefroy is captivating attention with his stunning “habitable gardens.” Most recently, he showcased this unique and innovative approach to... MORE
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
This bird-watching pavilion was designed in collaboration between architect Jesús Vassallo and graduate students at Rice University. Dubbed the ‘Owl Deck Pavilion,’ the structure is... MORE
Hyper-Ordinary Headquarters
Hyper-Ordinary Headquarters
Lab La Bla used "Hyper-Ordinary Materials" in This Project
For studio Lab La Bla, “hyper-ordinary materials” include medium-density fibreboard (MDF) and aluminum, as well as recycled cork and diabase rock. The firm used this knowledge to design... MORE
Two-Volume A-Frame Houses
Two-Volume A-Frame Houses
Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados Designs a Home near Mexico City
Local architecture studio Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados, also known as PPAA, designs a distinctive two-volume A-frame house nestled within the forested landscape of Valle de Bravo near... MORE
Vibrant Public Bathhouses
Vibrant Public Bathhouses
Schemata Architects Brings a Fresh Twist to the Renovation of Komaeyu
Schemata Architects was part of a renovation project that saw the redesign of Komaeyu, a public bathhouse located in Tokyo’s Komae suburb. This architectural endeavor not only rejuvenates an... MORE