With the continued pursuit of integrating nature into manmade structure, many of the July 2015 architecture innovations involve reflecting the natural environment that surrounds new developments. From hospitals that provide sprawling of views of greenery in order to inspire healing to urban rooftop farms that aim to seek out any possible outpost for agriculture, there are plenty applications that point to the future of architecture and design.
Similarly, many designers and architects have realized the impact of sympathetic environments on individuals, such as those serving time in federal institutions or in a hospital. Well-being is now at the forefront of architecture in these cases thanks to the many studies that point to the intricate relationship between individuals and the spaces they spend the majority of their time in.
Additionally, there are plenty of resources being dedicated to insuring the most sustainable building processes as possible are adhered to. Whether through the use of reclaimed materials or by creating structures with dual-purposes, there are plenty of ways to limit the impact on the surrounding environment.
Top 85 Architecture Trends in July
From Upcycled Carton Pavilions to Crowdsourced Building Designs:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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Extremely Split Houses
Villa Kogelhof by Paul de Ruiter Architects is Dramatically Divided
84
Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way
83
Hidden Hunting Cabins
This Isolated Hunting Cabin Naturally Blends into Its Surroundings
82
Playful Tiny Homes
The Toybox Tiny Home
81
Inexpensive Bamboo Homes
The Framework House is Targeted Towards Low-Income Cambodians
80
Solar-Powered Tiny Homes
This Tiny Home Was Designed By Californian High School Students
79
Village-Inspired Homes
The Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects is a Throwback to Village Life
78
Drill Bit Buildings
The United Tower in Bahrain Bay is a Striking Spiralling Structure
77
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
76
Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
75
Contemporary Crater Architecture
Two Moon By Moon Hoon is a Visually Striking Cultural Center
74
Glass Box Residences
Fearon Hay Architects Creates an Incredibly Open House Design
73
Origami Playground Canopies
This Brightly Colored Thin Metal Canopy Protects a Playground in Spain
72
Asymmertical Country Homes
Kostiantyn Kuvika's Valley House Boasts Geometric Design Details
71
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
70
Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
69
Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
New York's Lowline Lab Will be a Prototype of the Real Lowline
68
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
67
Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Marc Koehler Architects's Latest Project Stores Books Creatively
66
Pop-Up Offices
This Outdoor Pop-Up Office Brings People and Nature Together
65
Spiraling Living Staircases
Paul Cocksedge's Design Encourages Relaxation and Creative Thinking
64
Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
The New Biomega Store in Copenhagen Features a Stark Interior Design
63
Compartmentalized Family Cabins
These Miniature Cabins Combine Three Rooms in One Single Structure
62
Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
61
Illusory Construction Coverings
The 'Unboxing Fyrklovern' Hints at What's Coming Soon to Stockholm
60
Wine Orchard Architecture
The Vineyard Hogl by Ludescher-lutz Architects
59
Spacious Minimalist Homes
This Highgate Road Residence Boasts a Roomy and Naturally Lit Interior
58
Light Projection Facades
Vivid Sydney Festival Illuminates Urban Structures with Whimsical Imagery
57
Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
56
Opulent Upscale Eateries
This Jakarta Restaurant Boasts a Two-Storey Wine Cellar
55
Shipping Container Offices
This Danish-Made Office is Made to Be Moved
54
Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
53
Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
52
Record-Breaking Pivoting Doors
Sculp IT Oufits an Antwerp Home with an Impressive Glass Entrance
51
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating
50
Urbanized Rooftop Farms
This 42,000 Square Foot Rooftop Farm Was Created in New York
49
Sculptural Beauty Stores
The Dior Boutique Concept in Seoul is Full of Sweeping Lines
48
Stacked Box High-Rises
The 1500 West Georgia Building Will Stand Out in Vancouver's Skyline
47
Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
46
Ice Cream-Mimicking Playgrounds
This Ice Cream Playground is a Pink & Blue Wonderland for Kids
45
Striking Architectural Closeups
This Building Photography Series Highlights Architectural Details
44
Hidden Heater Houses
This Baraban Design Studio Home Hides Its Central Column with a Fireplace
43
Slow Food Showcases
The Slow Food Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 is a Stunning Timber Structure
42
Massive Water Filtrating Sculptures
This Structure Combines Sustainability with Elegance
41
Luxurious Italian Diner Interiors
This Chic Restaurant in Amsterdam Blends Old and New World Charm
40
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
The Baobab Project Conceives the World's Tallest Wooden Building
39
Smart Floating Farms
An Automated Offshore Food Platform is Conceived to Address Future Shortages
38
Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations
37
Upcycled Carton Pavilions
This Pavilion at the NYC Ideas City Festival is Sustainably Designed
36
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
35
Triumphant Skyscraper Designs
These Designs for the Two World Trade Center are Very Striking
34
Curtained Open Offices
Dekleva Gregoric Architects Provides Privacy in a Unique Way
33
Folding Front Houses
The Spiegel Haus By Carterwilliamson Architects is Restful and Robust
32
Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
31
Plant Pot-Inspired Buildings
This Maggie's Centre Building Embraces Plants' Therapeutic Qualities
30
Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
29
3D-Printed Bridges
This Amsterdam Bridge Will Be Built Using Industrial Robots
28
Luxurious Safari Lodges
The Sandibe Okavango Lounge is Opulent and Eco-Friendly
27
Suspended Rainbow Artwork
This Aerial Artwork Cascades Colorful Patterns Above Boston's Streets
26
Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
This Outdoor Mirror Canopy Creates a Playful Light and Shadow Display
25
Theme Park Playgrounds
This Willy Wonka-Inspired Playground is Fun for All Ages
24
Crowdsourced Building Designs
The Face of Karim Rashid's SoHo Building Was Decided on Facebook
23
Panoramic Library Interiors
Vector Architects' Latest Project is a Reading Room With a View
22
Childish Cartoon Murals
Miki Mottes Created These Playful Wall Murals in an Israeli Hospital
21
Magnified Cityscape Photography
This Takashi Kitajima Photography Series Uses a Magnifying Glass
20
Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
19
Brutalist Architecture Boutiques
Moschino's Milan Location Juxtaposes Minimalist and Busy Designs
18
Skate Bowl Treehouses
The Cinder Cone Treehouse Has Its Very Own Skating Bowl
17
Prismatic Wedding Chapels
This Stunning Rainbow Chapel is in the Shanghai Museum of Glass
16
Innovation-Focused Districts
The Miami Innovation District Will Foster Creative Tech Ideas
15
Towering Taxi Headquarters
The Uber Headquarters Design Concept is a Major Sign of Success
14
Elegant Wave-Shaped Piers
This Ocean-Mimicking Dock Was Designed by van Zuuk
13
Digitized Facade Buildings
This OCAD University Building in Toronto Will Have a Readable Facade
12
Bat-Friendly Bridges
This Dutch Bridge Forms a Natural Pathway and Roosting Spot for Local Bats
11
Stainless Steel-Clad Buildings
The New Investcorp Building is Designed By Zaha Hadid
10
Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
9
Cardboard Furnishing Kits
The Room In A Box Kit Makes Furnishing Quick, Cheap and Convenient
8
Majestic Pilgrim Hotels
The Abraj Kudai Hotel Will Be Located in the Muslim Holy City of Mecca
7
Futuristic Froyo Shops
Camden's Samba Swirl Location Features LED Mood Lighting
6
Sympathetic Clinic Designs
This Finnish Health Clinic is Designed to Encourage Well-Being
5
Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
4
Three-Sided Buildings
This Triangle-Shaped Building Contains a Roofless Triangular Courtyard
3
Hospital-Inspired Research Centers
This All-White Interior Architecture Reflects a Hospital
2
Block-Stacked Buildings
This Stacked Building Concept Will Replace the World Trade Centers
1
Aerial Pedestrian Bridges
The Paleisbrug Pedestrian Bridges Double Up As Parks in the Sky
Related Ideas
University Administration Buildings
Sanjay Puri Architects Complete Prestige University Project
Ergonomic Wellness Designs
Humanscale Creates Pieces Designed with The Body in MInd
Floating Canopy Homes
The Holocene House Concept Integrates Water & Architectural Geometry
Workplace Design Showcases
Kettal Expands Workplace Design with New Products and Modular Systems
Warm Medical Interior Designs
OAKV Clinic Introduces a Spa-Like Approach to Dermatology Design
Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs
Ballistic Architecture Machine Applies Color
Contemporary Rural Dwellings
StudioAC's South Bay House Reinterprets Rural Canadian Architecture
Experiential Wellness Activations
Creating Significance Sets Up Its Well Design Summit
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Renewed Urban Rooftops
The Heineken Seoul Rooftop Turns Unused Rooftops into Community Spaces
Forest-Led House Designs
House 17-JB by Luiz Volpato Architects Responds to Forest Terrain
Shape‑shifting Retreats
This Modular Off‑Grid House Adapts to Natural Sites with Expandable Walls
Modern Ethereal Residential Projects
Philipp Architekten Collaborates with Bruzkus Greenberg
Thoughtful Residential Architecture Projects
Hacienda Wabi by RA! is Situated in Tulum's Jungles
Vibrant Residential Complexes
Aytac Architects' SU Residential Project in Istanbul is Innovative
Biophilic Workplace Designs
Mangrove Garden Office by Bean Buro Reimagines Corporate Spaces
Reimagined Petrochemical Field Projects
Projet Paysage & Cardin Julien Develop a Civic Landscape
Textural Residential Interiors
L Architects Complete the Plant-Inspired In a Park Residence
Eco Living Vertical Towers
The Eden Rise Vertical Eco Living Community Integrates Food Production
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Courtyard Brick Houses
The Threshold House by Madras Spaces Uses Simple Rural Materials
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Rest-Focused Golf Structures
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Develops the Golf Pavilion
Disease-Alleviating Home Designs
The Star Homes Project is a Significant Venture
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Adaptive Family Residences
A 1920s London Home is Transformed into No Ordinary House
Elevated Garden Lofts
Attic Above Garden Brings Serene Living to a Compact Elevated Space
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Kinetic Interaction Pavilions
The Transmutation Observatory Makes Architecture Responsive
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Tranquil Courtyard Homes
The Sanctum House by Renesa Creates a Calm Interior World Using Geometry
Climate-Smart Rural Designs
Vernacular Home Cools Interiors with Passive Clay-Pot Ventilation
Eco-Focused Family Housing
Rewild Homes Moves Environmental Design into Realistic Living
Sculptural Office Building Facades
Sanjay Puri Architects Respond to Extreme Summer Temperatures
Compact Sustainable Homes
Quadrapol Introduces the Cabana as a Tiny Dwelling That Rethinks Space
Japan-Focused Design Exhibitions
UQAM is Hosting Built Environment: an Alternative Guide to Japan
Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes
The Leaf House Interprets Organic Form Within a Rural Landscape
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Architectural Threshold Installations
The Some Kind of Practice Installation Reimagines Courtyards
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Community-Focused High-Rise Buildings
The Journal Square Urby Was Designed by Concrete Amsterdam
Parisian Social Housing Projects
PietriArchitectes Built 34 Units for Social Housing
Bamboo Forest Structures
This Amazon Rainforest Pavilion Explores Biomimicry in Architectural Form
Adaptive Workspace Designs
Twobo’s SALT HQ Highlights Material Reuse in a Community-Ready Office
Timber Alpine Shelters
Carlo Ratti Associati’s Self-Sufficient Bivouac for 2026 Winter Olympics
Adjustable Garden Pavilions
Michael Jantzen’s Interactive Garden Pavilion Uses 30 Hinged Panels
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Ancient Gymnasium-Inspired Residential Buildings
Triptyque and Architects Office Build AGE360
Circular Pavilion Design
UNFOLD Transforms Temporary Structures into Reusable Material Systems
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
Balenciaga Has a Boutique in the Royalmount Center
Timber Screen Ventilated Homes
House in Corjeum Field by Atelier Roots Home Within Rural Context
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Landscape-Integrated Homes
House by the Grove is a Home Designed to Sit Within Its Natural Site
Sustainable Green-Integrated Towers
Sudameris Plaza Rises as a Office Landmark in Asunción
Reconfigurable Timber Pavilions
Arkhive is a Pavilion by Students That Uses Reversible Joinery
Rammed Earth Galleries
The Museum Ehrhardt by Kéré Architecture in Plüschow, Germany
Green Roof Residences
Tapestry by Shibanee & Kamal Architects Brings Nature to Rooftops
3d-Printed Pavilion Structures
Superlimão Pavilion Features in Pátio Metrópole
Community-Centered Rooftop Events
Heineken's Rooftop Revival Turned Building Tops into Social Hubs
Architecture Education Hubs
The Aia Global Campus for Architecture and Design Opens in Washington
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Biophilic Mountain Retreats
The Villa Prakriti Biophilic Merges Design with Its Landscape
Organic Cliffside Retreats
The Intaaya Retreat by Pablo Luna Studio Draws on Oceanic Forms
Adaptive Reuse Luxury Hotels
1 Hotel Copenhagen Transforms a 1930s Landmark into a Hygge Retreat
Nature-Rooted Family Retreats
The Haus Am Lagnesberg Blends Art, Family Life, and Natural Design
Contemporary Garden Pavilions
This Garden Pavilion Reframes a 1990s Home with Calm, Modern Living
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Architectural Wall Designs
Heatherwick Presents Humanise Wall at the Seoul Architecture Biennale
Scenic Sustainable House Designs
ONUS Architecture Studio Presents the Breathtaking Horizon House
Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes
The Ocean Eye House Influenced Today’s Climate-Responsive Design
Sustainable Dome Villas
The Belalu Dome Villa Offers Sustainable Charm Wrapped in Organic Form
Revived Heritage Courtyards
Savarin Project Revitalizes Prague's Historic Center with Terraces
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Playful Futuristic Work Campuses
MAX Zone Hub in Foshan Opens as a Multi-Level Workplace Campus
Modernized 1960s Villas
The Castelli Romani Reno Introduces Clean Design in Historic Structure
Japanese-Inspired Recycled Pavilions
Second Edition's Love Shack is Made of Recycled Materials
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts
Wow Architects Reveals Design for Mandai Rainforest Resort
Lush Garden Housing Designs
Monadnock Unveils Vibrant Volante Social Housing in the Netherlands
Therapeutic Architecture Design
The Heartland Whole Health Institute Redefines Wellness
Bold Urban Hotels
Hotel Hans Introduces a New Hospitality Building with Sharp Geometric Forms
Culinary Research Landmarks
The Gastronomy Open Ecosystem Unites Education and Innovation
Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs
Studio Gimgeosil Shapes Palo Verde Aesthetic with Soft Green Hues
Compact Civic Workspaces
The Stroud Green Housing Centre Creates a Modest Community Hub
Nature-Integrated School Renovations
WAK TOK architects Renovate Takoma Park School
Homelessness-Focused Architecture Studies
Architecture Without Borders Quebec Identifies Issues
Planet-Conscious Workspaces
Humanscale Debuts Human-Centered Solutions
Oyster-Shell Pavilions
Besley & Spresser Uses Recycled Oyster Shells in the Pier Pavilion Façade
Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions
The Carbon Garden Pavilion at Kew Gardens Nods to natural science
Toronto Healing Shelters
Anduhyaun Emergency Shelter Nods to Indigenous Traditions to Aid Recovery
Elevated Mountain Retreats
La Cadree Perchée Offers a Quiet Forest Refuge Suspended in Nature
Nature Integrated Offices
Bochum Office Embeds Gardens and Felt Paths to Enhance Well‑being
Bright Urban Apartments
Ooiio Architecture’s House 64 Renovation Transforms a 1960 Flat
Biomaterial Interior Design
Spring Studio Forms Sustainable Interiors for World Heritage Centre
Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
Verdant Pavilion Houses
Sukchulmok and BRBB Architects Unveil Pojeon House That Embraces the Field
Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions
The Pujiang Platform Hill Pavilion Embeds a Viewing Structure
Stone Building Auditoriums
The Centre De Congrès Fuses Sculpture with Immersive Color and Light
Climate-Responsive Skyscrapers
Wasl Tower used a ceramic facade to improve cooling efficiency
Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens
Your Greenhouse is Your Kitchen Transforms into a Community Space
Calm Workspace Interventions
Kinzo Designs Das Center Offices for an International Consulting Firm
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Volcanic Visitor Architecture
PLAT ASIA's Volcano In Visitor Center Turn to Surrounding Landscape
Speculative Shelter Builds
Asympta by Leopold Banchini Architects Explores Ancient Landscapes
Saucer-Shaped Nestled Galleries
Buro Ziyu Zhuang’s Prairie Ark Explores Rural Memory and Shelter
Circular High-Rise Architecture
TRÆ Combines Timber Construction With Reclaimed Materials
Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Organic Spiral Pavilions
The Pasona Natureverse Pavilion by Design Labo Explores the Cycle of Life
Elevated Leisure Habitats
The Elevated Leisure Habitat Makes Climbing Between Rooms an Attraction
Cultural Green Libraries
The Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA Weaves Architecture and Nature
Sustainable Country Homes
The Three Oaks Farm Redefines Low-Impact Living in Sussex Countryside
Interactive Lobby Installations
Con-Vivere Transforms MAXXI's Lobby into a Social Environment
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Forest Tower Designs
The Wonderwoods Vertical Forest Rethinks Urban Living in Utrecht
Thatched Roof Wildlife Retreats
Ma+rs Serenity Retreat Anchors Hillside Residence in New Zealand
Layered Archival Apartments
Bergman Design House Renovates an Apartment Around Collectible Objects
Terraced Light Houses
House Under the Poplars Enhances Spatial Flow Around Natural Landscape
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Curved Green Towers
The Island Introduces Gaudi-Inspired Balconies to a Residential Building
Valley-Inspired Offices
Wataru Architects' Kitaoka Group Office Redefines Workspace in Mima City
Timber Research Hubs
The Anthony Timberlands Center Visualizes a New Heart for Wood Innovation
Forest Sanctuary Homes
The Sadowski House near Warsaw Showcases a Modern Forest Retreat
Farm-Like Courtyard Housing
The Erven Housing Forms a Timber Courtyard Space in the Netherlands
Hillside Embedded Residences
The House in the Slope Harmonizes Architecture with Riverside Terrain
Redesigned Curved Apartments
Curved Apartment Interior Has a New Layout Shaped by Soft Geometry
Aperture Apartment Designs
Garden Apartment by Aranda\lasch Reframes Interior Space Through Light
Adaptive Reuse Landmarks
Wyatt Builds Revives a 1900s Building with Modern Architectural Flair
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Housing Innovation Symposiums
The Boston Society for Architecture Focuses on the Future of Housing
Grid-Connected Pavilions
Solar Electric Pavilion Powers the Grid and Charges Phones from Its Seats
Modern Architecture Studio Designs
Taller Di Frenna Arquitectos' Studio is Located in Colima
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Woodland Arts Pavilions
Julia Manacas Architecte's the Waterhouse-Oyama Fuses Gallery & Forest
Public Pavilion Architecture
Estudio Leonardo Zanatta’s Tess Pavilion Uses Tessellated Geometry
Modern Medical Teaching Pavilions
Anne Carrier Architectes Designs for Université Laval’s Program
Welfare-Focused Student Hubs
G/O Architecture Uni-Center Renovation Opens Campus Life