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Open-Air Design

A desire for privacy brings expansive rooftop architecture into modern homes

Implications - As contemporary design turns to more open and exposed structural layouts, maintaining privacy and personal space can be challenge. Looking to enjoy the benefits of open-air living without the inconvenience of being in a public space, consumers are turning to private rooftop architecture to satiate their desire for personal freedom. Expansive rooftop homes reflect a shift in what it means to relax, as consumers seek out less crowded, more naturally harmonious escapes.
Trend Themes
1. Rooftop Architecture - As consumers seek privacy while enjoying open-air living, private rooftop architecture has emerged to provide personal freedom and less crowded space.
2. Sustainability and Nature Interaction - Architects and designers are increasingly incorporating sustainability aspects and nature interaction into their buildings and designs.
3. Fluid and Seamless Design - Architects and designers are experimenting with fluid and seamless designs that embody harmony with nature and offer an uninterrupted living experience.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate companies can take advantage of the trend by offering rooftop living options that offer privacy and open-air living.
2. Architecture - Architects can incorporate sustainability and nature interaction into their designs, offering innovative solutions that cater to evolving consumer preferences in modern housing.
3. Home Decor - Home decor companies can tap into the growing interest in fluid and seamless design that enhances the visual appeal and functional value of residential properties.
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Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture
Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture
The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea
This stunning architectural structure by Weil Arets Architects features seamlessly fluid designs that beautifully connect with the sea view in the distance. This three-story abode, located on the... MORE
Rolling Rooftop Abodes
Rolling Rooftop Abodes
The Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House is Curvaceous
It’s not every day you see a home that blends so seamlessly into its surroundings like the Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House. Designed with a curvaceous, sloped green roof, the modern... MORE
Artfully Distressed Dutch Studios
Artfully Distressed Dutch Studios
The Black Pearl Studio Was Formerly an Abandoned Apartment Block
The ‘Black Pearl Studio’ is the brainchild of Studio Rolf.fr and Zecc Architecten. The Rotterdam townhouse was formerly an abandoned apartment block; it’s going through yet... MORE
Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences
Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences
The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors
Japanese architecture firm Ryo Matsui Architects recently constructed an outdoor-based residential home called Balcony House in Tokyo, Japan. The home is a testament to building homes that have... MORE
All-Glass Rooftop Abodes
All-Glass Rooftop Abodes
The Glass Notting Hill Penthouse Features Elegant Design and Future Tech
Here’s hoping that nobody decides to throw stones at the glass Notting Hill Penthouse. This unique abode was created by London-based architectural firm Studio RHE. The client’s request... MORE
Curvaceous Timber Rooftop Residences
Curvaceous Timber Rooftop Residences
This Victorian Home Boasts a Sloping Roof and Modern Touch
London-based Scott Architects added a curvaceous timber extension to the ‘De Beauvoir House,’ a 19-century Victorian home featuring a picturesque terrace. The architects made sure that... MORE

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