Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
Trend cluster
Category
Colortecture
Chromatic building exteriors give city skylines playful twist.
4.6
Trend score
Trend
What is the Colortecture trend?
Colortecture: Architects are having more fun when it comes to building facades, and one way they are doing so is by creating colorful and vibrant exteriors that give city skylines a playful, whimsical and lighthearted touch. These colorful building exteriors eschew the classic black, white and grey -- or blue glass -- aesthetic, capturing the attention of urban dwellers and steering architecture in a fun and fresh direction.
Trend themes
Themes within the Colortecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Colorful and Playful Exteriors
Architects are creating colorful and vibrant exteriors to give city skylines a playful, whimsical, and lighthearted touch.
02
Geometric and Distorted Structures
Designers are creating distorted and contorted triangular shapes to provide innovative structures for public and private use.
03
Candy-Colored Architecture
Geometric and angular constructions with bright colors are looking to the future without forgetting the past.
Industry implications
What the Colortecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Design
These trends challenge architects and designers to create more innovative and visually engaging structures.
For
Tourism and Hospitality
The colorful and playful designs create unique and memorable experiences for tourists and visitors.
For
Education and Culture
The candy-colored and geometric designs inspire learning and creativity in schools and cultural centers.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Colortecture
Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 62%, activity 70%, freshness 8%.
Popularity62%
Activity70%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Colortecture trend
8 featured examples from Sep 5, 2011 to Jan 23, 2012CategoryArt & Design
Candy-Colored Schools
The Chalmers Campus Lindholmen Makes Learning Fun
Architects can utilize dynamic geometries and candy-colored facades to create visually stunning and unique structures.
CategoryArt & Design
Chromatic Chasm Architecture
This Istanbul Disaster Prevention Center Has a Vibrant Volcanic Form
The Architecture industry can capitalize on the disruption of designing buildings that prevent disasters.
CategoryArt & Design
Prickly Hot-Spots
The Bluetube Bar by Dose is Made From Recycled Materials
Opportunity for architects to design innovative and sustainable temporary structures.
CategoryArt & Design
Distorted Geometric Buildings
Lil/Euralille Youth Centre by JDS Architects is an Urban Catalyst
Opportunity for architects and designers to push boundaries and create unique and visually striking buildings.
CategoryArt & Design
Colorful Cartoonish Structures
The Comic and Animation Museum Embraces Modernity and Tradition
There is a disruptive innovation opportunity to create unique and entertaining designs for cultural hubs, including museums and amusement parks.
CategoryArt & Design
Brightly Hued Sushi Bars
The Tori Tori Restaurant is Comfy and Classy
Restaurants can leverage high-end designs and fusion cuisine for differentiation in a competitive market.
CategoryWorld
Flag-Covered Backpacker Abodes
The B1 Hostel Makes Backpackers from All Over Feel at Home
The hospitality industry can adapt its offerings to create culturally inclusive experiences for travelers.
CategoryArt & Design
Vibrant Public Amphitheatres
The Red Stair Boasts a Backlight to Draw Eyes Even At Night
Adapting vibrant design concepts to modern architecture.
