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
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AI-Generated Paper Architecture Series
Tim Fu Tests Out New AI Model for Architectural Design
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Contemporary Woodland Retreats
Michael Kendrick Architects Creates an Immersive & Idyllic Retreat
Dark-Green Minimal Cabins
Scalar Architecture Introduces a New Quaint Forest Cabin for a Family
Sculptural Refugee Shelters
This Refugee Shelter Design Focuses on Flexibility and Airflow
3D-Printed House Neighborhoods
EYRC and Mighty Buildings Develop the Suburbs of the Future
Cube-Combining Tiny Homes
This Unique Tiny Home Uses Modular Spaces to Enable Flexible Use
Sustainable Luxury Buildings
RO54 by Arshia Architects is Located in LA's Bel Air Neighborhood
Greenery-Sheathed Architecture Offices
This Building Will House the Offices Of 'VTN Architects'
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts
AW2 designs the New Banyan Tree AlUla Resort in Saudi Arabia
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Future Building Material Exhibitions
The Farrell Centre Debuts Its Inaugural Exhibition
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
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Sustainable German Homes
Atelier Kaiser Shen Design a Sustainable & Clean Home in a German Village
Home-Inspired Office Designs
IA Interior Architects Designs the New Modern Harella House
Rurally-Inspired City Buildings
The 'Ziel' High-Rise Building Brings the Country to the Cityscape
Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes
Jan Tyrpekl Designs the Cozy Zen House in Austria
Stunning Biomaterial Exhibitions
Natural Material Studio Stuns with Floor-to-ceiling Biotextiles
Sphere-Shaped Skyscrapers
The 'Skyscraper City of Tiankeng' Has Different Microclimate Spheres
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Wildlife-Embracing Jungle Homes
This House is Fully Exposed to the Costa Rican Jungle
Backyard-Transformed Dwelling Units
Catch Architecture and Obreval Design the ADU Carpintaria
Circular AI Campuses
This AI Hub Will Feature Futuristic Labs, Lifestyle Spaces & Green Tech
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
Plant-Covered Concrete Homes
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Villa KD45 in Delhi with a Terraced Roof
Bauhaus-Inspired Pattern Collections
Design En Rogue Architecture Recently Debuted Its New Line
Integrated Garden Designs
Ludwig Godefroy Champions "Habitable Gardens" in Mexico
Transparent Climate Classrooms
Forma Transforms a Century-old Glasshouse in Copenhagen
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
This Vietnamese Building Will Feature Lush Native Greenery
Curved Concrete Hotels
Atelier d’More Transforms a Two-storey Building into a Contemporary Hotel
Bamboo Artist Residencies
Studio Array's Farm 8 Project Fuses the Old with the New
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Urban Structural Street Furniture
BLUE Architecture Studio Designs the Symbiotic Urban Furniture
Upcycled Tower Designs
3XN Shows How Sustainable and Cost-Cffective Reuse Can Be
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Town-Like Classroom Designs
Atelier Apeiron Designs the Kindergarten of Museum Forest Building
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Open-Plan Natural Material Houses
Architecture for London Designs the New Primrose Hill House
Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing
Studio Egret West Designs Hayes Park Central and South
Green Medium-Density Developments
Brahn Smillie-Fearn Consolidates Built & Natural Environments
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Cohesive Co-Operative Housing Projects
Tsukasa Ono Designs the Sumi Yakashima Housing Project
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
Vollebak and Bjarke Ingels Design the Earth House in Canada
Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers
The Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre Boasts a Hidden Design
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Sustainably Built Canopied Buildings
Kevin Daly Architecture Designs a Foundation's Headquarters
Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
Bak Gordon Arquitectos Integrates a Home with Surrounding Buildings
Y-Shaped Community Pavilions
Sam Crawford Architects Creates a Red-Roof Pavilion in Sydney
Balanced Grass-Topped Homes
RO_AR Designs a Beautiful Dwelling in the Czech Republic
Self-Sustaining Houses
Archiopteryx Designs the People Tree House in Noida, India
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Geodes-Inspired Buildings
Grimshaw and Architekton Design the Walton Center of Planetary Health
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Air Purifying Architectural Towers
Studio Symbiosis Designs the Verto Air Purification Tower
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
Nature-Leveraging Home Designs
PAE Designs the Casa Coaba Tucked in the Hillsides
Concrete-Glass Contrasting Pavilions
Jenny Peysin Architecture Designs a New Home in the Hamptons
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes
Studio Varey Architects Designs the Huron House in London
Greenery-Sheathed Libraries
This Library Building Features Generous Plantings Of Native Species
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Biophilic Serene Communities
The Biophilic Leadership Summit is Surrounded by Greenery
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations
The Industrial Archaeology Series is Based on Design
Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
AtArchitecture Designs the Northeast Pavilion for an Art Fair
Self-Cooling Exterior Buildings
Modu Creates the Promenade Building to Control Air Temperature
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Energy-Efficient Museum Complexes
This Museum Uses Innovative Design to Curb Energy Consumption
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
Hawkins\Brown Designs the Here + Now Office Buildings
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Wave-Like Structural Art Centers
Studio Zhu-Pei Designs the Zibo OCT Art Center in Shandong
Tranquil Functional Home Designs
Atelier Varun Goyal Designs the Modern Courtyard House
Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes
Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter Creates the Vollerup Atrium Home
Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions
Fernanda Ahumada & FREE Design the National Biodiversity Pavilion
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
This Czech Winery Complex Pays Tribute to its Green Surroundings
Racket-Inspired Tennis Centers
Hopkins Architects Designs the All England Lawn Tennis Club
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers
Open Architecture Designs the Shanfeng Academy
Forested Residential Buildings
GAAGA Designs the Forest Bath Building Framed by Tree Trunks
Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions
Tikari Works Designs A Room Around a Tree in London
Sensory-Enhanced Workspace Designs
Design ni Dukaan Elevates Workspace Design in Various Senses
Sustainable Cubic Homes
Appels Architekten Designs a New Wooden Home in Germany
Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs
Mason Studio Redesigned its Offices in Toronto
Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes
David Kohn Architects Designs the Red House in Southwest England
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Minimal Urban City Apartments
GRT Architects Designs the East Village Apartment in NY
Elevated Miami Office Spaces
Arcadis' In-House Team Designs a New Office Space in Miami
Spine-Based Central Design Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs the Hangzhou Center
Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
Lin Architecture Creates the Concrete Pavilion in China
Energy-Efficient Headquarter Buildings
The New 'Bench' Building Prioritizes Sustainable Design
Modular Tent Classroom Designs
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs a Series of Classrooms for Refugees
Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes
PAT Renovates the Falcon House with Passive Cooling Systems
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
Atrium Stacked Toronto Courthouses
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Creates a Justice Building
Basketry-Informed University Facades
Heatherwick Studio Designs a Building for Universidad Ean
Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs
Atelier d’More Designs the Sleeping Lab Hotel in Beijing
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
Daniel Ryabakken Installs the Shelter Pavilion in Stockholm
Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake
Greenery-Surrounding Cabins
MAP Architecture Designs the Creek Cabin to Blend to the Wetlands
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Oversized Thatched-Roof Health Resorts
Ingenhoven Architecture Designs the Lanserhof Sylt Resort
Sculptural Timber Gathering Spaces
Lina Ghotmeh Designs the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion
Nomadic Community-Themed Pavilions
Joar Nango Designs Girjegumpi: The Sámi Architecture Library
Terracotta-Clad University Faculties
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Completes New Art Faculty
Fostered Design Curations
Brompton Design District Unveil Conviviality: The Art of Living Together
Disaster-Ready Housing Prototypes
Holcim & Norman Foster Join on the Essential Homes Project
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures
Querkraft Designs the Pavilion Inspired by Wind Towers
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Residential Developed Urban Farms
Snøhetta Designs the Pavilia Farm Residential Development Space
Solar-Powered Vineyard Buildings
This Vineyard's Visitor Center Will Benefit From Solar Arrays
Distinctive Airlifted Structures
Arête Architects and Makers Fabrication Design the Karka Tower