The August 2019 world trends feature many innovative travel ideas, bizarre hotel designs, and much more. The broad range of concepts that were explored this month pushed boundaries of new experiences from all over the world.
One of the standout examples can be found in the UK, where Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects began building shipping container micro homes. This project is entitled 'Gatehouse Road' and takes place over 26.2 square meters of land, where the homes will be low-cost and conscious of greenery. A more bizarre world trend this month is the 'Avo-Condo,' which calls out to avocado lovers everywhere. It is an accommodation space that is available for two nights and guests are able to enjoy themed treats and decor within the unique building.
Top 70 World Trends in August
From Shipping Container Micro Homes to Avocado-Shaped Accomodations:
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Shipping Container Micro Homes
Fraser Brown MacKenna Architects Has Permission to Build in the UK
71
Secret Icelandic Solstice Festivals
Sol Beer Invited Us to 'Taste the Sun' and Explore Iceland
70
Efficient Off-Grid Camper Vans
The Hymer DuoCar S is Perfect for Single Travelers or Couples
69
Portable Personal Safes
Master Lock's Portable Safe Secures Small Valuables on the Go
68
Immersive Landscape-Inspired Art
Wade Kavanaugh & Stephen B Nguyen Boast an Installation in Maine
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Hyper-Organized Stylish Travel Backpacks
The Highlander Enjoys a High Level of Sophistication
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Transformative Travel Backpacks
HYLETE's Carry-On Backpack Suits Short Trips & Long Getaways
65
AR-Powered Space Travel Mugs
This AR Mug by NASA Commemorates the Agency's 60 Year Anniversary
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Earthy Luxe Hotel Branding
Hotel SEPP Communicates Luxury with a Twist Through Branding Practices
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Apartment-Inspired Hotel Designs
Studio Tamat and Sabina Guidotti Curate a Boutique Hotel in Rome
62
Expedition Vehicle Rental Services
Pacific Overlander Offers Access to 4x4 Vehicles for Adventures
61
Double-Compression Packing Cubes
Qubix 2 is a Compression Packing Cube That Hangs for Easy Travel
60
Portable Pig-Themed Rentals
Orchard Pig Cider's 'Pig Pod' is a Wooden Pig-Shaped Cabin for Rent
59
Commuter-Friendly Travel Bags
Solo New York Boasts the Ultra-Versatile Downtown Travel Collection
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Contemporary Patterned Hotels
The Menhaden Hotel is Inspired by the Heritage of Greenport Village
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Cockpit-Themed Hotel Rooms
Haneda Excel Hotel Tokyu's 'Superior Cockpit Room' is a Cockpit Replica
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Cocoon-Like Elegant Hotel Bars
Bryan O'Sullivan Studio Facilitates a Cozy Atmosphere in This Bar
55
Portable Smart Wifi Devices
Skyroam Launches the Skyroam Solis X WiFi Smartspot
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Temporary Worship Space Proposals
Gensler Pushes for a Temporary Pavilion Alongside Notre-Dame
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Branded Vehicle Rental Promotions
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is Available for Rental on Airbnb
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Casual Eco-Friendly Shoe Silhouettes
The Pacific Boost an Eco Agenda Through Values & Production
51
Wooden Spiky Pavilions
Pedro & Juana Designs a Stunning Structure for the MoMA PS1 Warm Up Series
50
Ukranian Furniture Designs
Faina Builds Furniture from Clay and Flax to Pay Homage to Its Roots
49
Futuristic Concert Hall Designs
Steven Holl's Zinc-Clad Building is a Future-Forward Addition
48
Repurposed Historic Post Offices
OMA New York is Creating a New Entertainment Space in Houston
47
Eternal Musical Desert Installations
The Sound Installation 'Toto Forever' Debuted in the Desert
46
Rentable Impressionist Artist-Owned Houses
Airbnb is Now Listing Claude Monet's House as an Option
45
Deliberately Unfinished Furniture Projects
People Can Finish Qiang Huang's Furniture with Bikes
44
Analog Trip-Tracking Journals
The Wandrd Travel Journal Helps with Trip Planning and Documenting
43
Avocado-Shaped Accomodations
Booking.com Created the 'Avo-Condo' to Appeal to Avocado Lovers
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Whimsical London Railway Bridges
Yinka Ilori Boasts Stunning Palettes for an Architecture Festival
41
Ice Cream Brand Hotels
Halo Top Teamed Up with QT hotel on the First Ice Cream-Themed Hotel Room
40
Beauty Consultation Cafes
Japan's MARU Shares Beauty Samples, Support & Info with Tourists
39
Watertight Adventure Travel Bags
The Subtech Pro Drybag 100L Has a Truly 100% Waterproof Design
38
Senior-Friendly VR Travel Experiences
The University of Tokyo Makes Tech Increasingly Accessible
37
Animated Landmark Lenses
Snapchat's Landmarker Brings the NYC Statue of Liberty to Life
36
Travel-Friendly Compact Tricycles
The Liki Trike Fits Easily in a Trunk or Airplane Overhead Bin
35
Friend-Finding Travel Apps
The 'Travellar' App Connects Travelers to Others in a New Location
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Story-Sharing Smart Luggage
Eagle Creek's NFC-Connected Bags Reveal Places a Traveler Has Been
33
Traveler Social Clubs
The Jetlag Social Club Suggests Activities Based on Energy Level
32
Heritage-Inspired Cooking Books
Anna Francese Gass Embraces the Tastes of the Heirloom Kitchen
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Knick-Knack Exchange Shops
Barclays' Souvenir Swap Shop Lets People Trade Tchotchkes for Cash
30
Waste-Powered Thermal Baths
June Tong Proposes an Thermal and Eco-Friendly Bath for the Arctic
29
Protective Compression Packing Pouches
The Trakke Foulden Packing Cubes Maximize Luggage Space
28
Nationalist Avant-Garde Jewelry
Max Machaidze Boasts a Mix of Soviet and American Symbolism
27
Hard-Case Carry-On Suitcases
Off-White Launches a Standalone Set of Luggage Designs
26
Purple Yam-Inspired Dessert Cafes
Cafe Bora Embraces Delicious Purple Sweet Potato Dessert
25
Educationally Authentic Sake Bars
Ototo Uses Its Platform to Educate Guests on Japanese Rice Wine
24
Weekend Travel Deal-Finding Platforms
'Jetcheater' Continuously Searches Airlines for Deals
23
Chef-Crafted Airline Meals
Air France Will Be Serving Michelin-Star Meals by Chef Daniel Rose
22
Grand Canyon-Inspired Cameras
This Custom Polaroid 600 Instant Film Camera Celebrates Nature
21
Lunar Landing Celebration Stamps
The Isle of Man 'One Small Step' Stamps are Commemorative
20
Singapore-Inspired Vodkas
Absolut Singapore Celebrates the City with a Botanical Aesthetic
19
Anti-Odor Travel-Friendly Apparel
wayre is a Sustainable Fashion Line Made for Adventures
18
Wearable Magnetic Smartphone Mounts
The uCast Allows Users to Transform Their Phone into a Bodycam
17
Inaugural Space Luggage
Horizn Studios Designed the Horizn ONE to Celebrate the Moon Landing
16
LGBTQ+-Centric App Updates
This Tinder Update is Meant to Act as a Safequard for LGBTQ+ Users
15
Herbal Anti-Fatigue Remedies
Voyage is a Natural Herbal Remedy That Alleviates Jet Lag
14
Connected Community Diving Apps
H2O Globe Launches Diving-Centric App 'Made By Divers for Divers'
13
Breathable Performance Outerwear
Smartloft X is a Great Choice for Outdoor High-Intensity Activity
12
Branded Multi-Person Tattoos
Travel Site Momondo Invited 61 People to Create 'The World Piece'
11
Personalized Portrait Accommodations
Villa de Campo Gives Guests Hand-Painted Oil Portraits
10
Carbon-Offsetting Travel Programs
KLM's Fly Responsibly Invites People to Reduce Their Footprint
9
Personable Travel Agencies
Infinity Global Travel Puts Emphasis on Its Highly Skilled Staff
8
Travel-Friendly Down Comforters
The Commuter Down Throw is Easy to Transport & Responsibly Sourced
7
Scotland-Inspired Whisky Series
Johnnie Walker's Black Label Origin Series Explores Scotland
6
Comfort-Focused Camera Bags
Alotech's New Camera Bag Was Designed for Wildlife Photographers
5
Mountable Weatherproof Lights
Lobo Light Can Be Strategically Placed for Multi-Directional Light
4
Durable All-Terrain Suitcases
The SIX is a Carry-On Collection Designed for Effortless Travel
3
State-Wide Distillery Tours
The Colorado Spirits Trail Highlights the City's Best Distilleries
2
QSR Resort Menus
The Taco Bell Hotel & Resort Offers a Fresh Take on Poolside Eating
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Security-Enhanced Electronic Voting Machines
Tucker Viemeister & Microsoft Create ElectionGuard
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Futuristic Camping Trailers
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Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
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Pink-Hued Shipping Container Homes
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3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Displaced Persons House Designs
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Futuristic Portable Pods
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Shipping Container Tiny Homes
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Mobile Office Tiny Homes
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Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts
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Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
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Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
Retailer-Owned Japanese Homes
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Supermarket-Style Pavilions
Venice Architecture Biennale's Latvian Pavilion Has a Familiar Form
London-Based Narrow Houses
Yellow Cloud Studio Completes the Courtyard House Design
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Technical Expansion Tent Concepts
The 2/3 Home is a Modular and Dynamic Tent Concept
Outdoor Entertaining Tiny Homes
The Acorn Tiny Homes True North Retreat Has a Barbecue Area
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Serendix's Fujitsubo is Remarkable in the Realm of Affordable Housing
Temporary Cabin Hotels
Overtreders W Utilized Locally Sourced Materials for This Project
Comfortable Desert Retreats
IOAN Designs the Landing House with Minimized Nature Disruption
Versatile Interior Compact Homes
The Elevate Tiny Home Transforms the Interiors with a Button
Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes
The Ecocapsule NextGen is Ultra-Compact Yet Comfortable
Mobile Office Concept Trucks
The Mitsubishi Fuso NomadPro Offers Essentials for Professionals
3D-Printed Hotels
A First-of-Its-Kind Hotel is Coming to Marfa, Texas
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes
The houzEKO Tiny House Offers All-Season Efficiency and Privacy
Treehouse-Inspired Norwegian Residences
This House Aesthetically Connects With its Surroundings
Dual-Function Bedroom Tiny Homes
The Movable Roots 'Lindstrom' Tiny House Has a Murphy Bed
Mesmerizing Avant Garden Collections
Sprayground Unveils New Range with a New Handbag Silhouette
Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
Airbnb Adds the Latest Addition to its Icons Program
Sustainable Floating Cork Homes
Studio RAP Designs the Float Home Made from Cork and Timber
Countryside-Inspired Tiny Homes
The Acorn Tiny Homes English Country House is Rustically Finished
Contemporary Extravagant Houses
Wittehaus Unveils the Gerendák Residence in North Carolina
Sustainable Smart Cottages
The LG Smart Cottage is a Compact Prefab with Cutting-Edge Tech
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Festival-Inspired Japanese Snack Boxes
TokyoTreat's Subscription Box is Themed & Limited-Edition
Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
The Little Tahoma Peak Tiny Home Has House-Inspired Finishings
Angular Getaway Cabin Homes
Frits de Vries Architects Designs the Halfmoon Bay Cabin
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs
Photon Studio's Designs the Box in the Box Apartment
War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes
Peter Markos Designs the Tiny Monocoque Cabin
Multi-Generational Houses
AUN Design Studio Designs the Reflection House in Bangkok, Thailand
Circular Fashion Pop-Ups
The Coachtopia Pop-Up Brings Luxury Circular Fashion to Gen Z
Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments
Studio Edwards Remodels the Microloft in Melboune
Incredibly Modern Residence Interiors
Susanna Cots Works on Autumn in the North Project
Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
La Tarta Piccola's Mae Prachasilcha Designs a New Apartment
Mobile All-in-One Ramen Restaurants
2m26 Designs a Compact Restaurant with Locally Sourced Timber
Experimental Prototype Exhibitions
Stephen Burks Creates Designs for Global Crises
UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
Unknown London Launches a New Capsule Designed for Summer
Modular Camping Furniture
'Owomo' Created a Line of Build-Your-Own Camping Panels
Spacious Miniature Portable Homes
Mint Tiny Homes Designs the Orca Edition Park Model
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Modern Harmonious Minimal Resorts
Studio MK27 Designs the Luxurious Patina Maldives Resort
Flexible Modular Nomad Furniture
The Scenes From the Near Future Unveils the 8′ 33″ Collection
Outdoor-Inspired Collaborative Capsules
Merrell 1TRL & Trippin Unveils the Natural Highs Campaign
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Housing Crisis Presentation Campaigns
IKEA Woks with Shelter to Create Four Real Life Roomsets
Outdoor-Blended Summer Houses
Erling Berg Studio Designs the I/O Cabin in Risør, Norway
Premium British-Themed Suitcases
Globe-Trotter Joins Aston Martin on the AMF1 Luggage Capsule
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
One Week Presents Its New Pod Collection of Furniture
Micro-Living Portable Homes
Modern Tiny Living Creates the Buttercup Tiny Home for Hosting
Meticulously Designed Guest Dwellings
Experiential Hospitality Brand arcana Has Introduced ARHOME
Water-Covered Speaker Installations
Google and Lachlan Turczan Unveil Shaped by Water in Milan
Copper Shell-Enclosed Museums
Wutoqpia Lab Designs the Copper Blockhouse Space in China
Micro-City Housing Nooks
Notan Office Transforms an Industrial Site in Brussels
Monolithic Housing Blocks
Coyote Arquitectura's Red Housing Block is Visually Interesting
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions
Marc Fornes Designs a Bulging Pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes
Hino Studio Designs the Oceana Retreat in Florida
Sustainable QSR Litter Adverts
McDonald's Malta Presents New Captivating Eco-Centric Campaigns
Weekend Excursion City Vehicles
The Playbox Urban Mobility Vehicle is Imagined for 2040
Toy Brick-Inspired Studios
Sukchulmok Designs the Curving Block Photography Studio
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
Fort Treehouse Co. Designs the Baltic Treehouse in Canada
Accelerated Modular Housing Construction
David Baker Architects Pushes for Housing in San Fran
Co-Branded Digital Travel Hubs
The Corona Global Hub Spotlights Experiences Rooted in Nature
Cohesive Co-Operative Housing Projects
Tsukasa Ono Designs the Sumi Yakashima Housing Project
Social Experiment Virtual Apartments
Christoffer Jansson Creates the New Uncanny Spaces Project
Avocado-Centric Pop-Ups
Avocados From Mexico's House of Goodness is Coming to the Real World
Futuristic Vibrant London Apartments
2LG Studio Designs a Vibrant Apartment in East London
Liveable Artful Pop-Up Installations
Julie Cloos Mølsgaard Creates a Pop-Up Hotel Installation
Sustainable Futuristic Fall Footwear
Ancuta Sarca Presents a New Dynamic Range for FW23
Bag-Inspired Large-Scale Installations
IKEA's Iconic FRAKTA Bag Takes the Spotlight in Chicago
Eight-Month Design Residency Programs
Colony Seeks to Nurture Emerging Design Talent
Avian-Inspired Luxury Residences
This Hill-Top Costa Rican Home is Inspired By Bird Plumage
Gallery-Like Minimal Home Designs
Daytrip Completes the Interior Design of a Home in North London
Oceanic-Themed Playful Furniture
Studio Cober Designs the New Wave Furniture Capsule
Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing
Ignacio Prego Architectures Designs New Student Housing
Medieval-Themed Towable Micro Homes
Acorn Tiny Homes Designs the Purple Heart Manor
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Pop-Up Event Companies
'Steel Space Concepts' Provides Mobile Structures for In-Person Events
Reclaimed Stone Modern Homes
Brown & Brown Creates the Arbor House Design in Scotland
Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts
Frida Esobedo Designs the New Boca de Agua in Mexico
Vacation Rental Campaigns
Airbnb Debuts an Animated Ad That Celebrates Booking a Place to Yourself
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
ICON Challenging Architects & Designers with Initiative 99
Chic Nautical-Inspired Apartments
TENKA ARKITEKTURA Designs a Stylish and Textured Apartment
Modern Mobile Futuristic Homes
Nestron Presents its Range of Contemporary Tiny Homes
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals
Airbnb Unveils the New 'Icons' Experiences for Short-Term Guests
Desert-Inspired Campground Hotels
BIG and ICON Join Forces to Develop the El Cosmico Project
British Highway-Inspired Fall Fashion
JORDANLUCA Presents a New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Eco-Friendly Refurbished Studios
Workers of Art Presents the WOA Second Home in Kochi
Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs
Apapacho World Embraces Traditional Hand-building Techniques
Wood-Clad Relaxing Housing Blocks
Shigeru Ban Designs a New Range of Housing Along Nieuw Zuid
Sustainable Cubic Homes
Appels Architekten Designs a New Wooden Home in Germany
Hospitality Contemporary Cabins
Andreas Martin-Löf Deisgns the Landet Series of Cabins
Hexagonal Connectable Collectibles
Nano Pods House Licensed Characters from Pop Culture
Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes
David Kohn Architects Designs the Red House in Southwest England
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Sustainable Growing Containers
The HC Companies Debuts the Revamped Horticultural Containers
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins
Inclume Architects Designs the Cozy Hide Cabin in England
Bright Three-Story Apartment Buildings
Yu2e Finishes the Axolotl Apartment Building in Los Angeles
Japanese Snack Box-Inspired Bathtubs
Duravit Launch an Infinity Bathtub Called Bento Starck Box
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
Hotel-Led Vintage Markets
The MOB Hôtel Hosted a Vintage Market, an Eco Conference and Workshops
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Textured Concrete Tiered Homes
Nomo Studio Designs the Shift House Holiday Residence
Childhood-Inspired Generational Homes
AUN Design Studio Creates the New Reflection House
Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
Holcim & Norman Foster Join on the Essential Homes Project
Beachfront-Inspired Tranquil Bungalows
The Captain Balfour Joins the McKinley Bungalows Capsule
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
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French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes
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Weatherized Visual Wooden Homes
Denizen Works Creates the Hundred Acre Wood House in Scotland
Terraced Naturally Lit Homes
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