These June 2016 modern trends range from abstract laser clocks to pyramid-themed museum extensions. For centuries, architects have married contemporary and historical elements to create more striking structures, a theme prevalent in this month's most notable building projects. While the Tate Modern Art Gallery's latest extension -- titled 'The Switch House' -- embodies eye-catching and mathematical details, Kavellaris Urban Design's 'Spectrum Apartments' illustrates the visual power of primary colors.
In addition to the month's most notable architectural innovations, these June 2016 modern trends also include interior products like multi-combination wall panels, aeroponic wall gardens and shifting furniture collections that encourage creativity and customization.
Additional standouts include conceptual art examples that push visual boundaries while blurring a viewers perception. Notables range from realistic meat sculptures to outdoor boulder replicas that are painted in a psychedelic and highlighter-hued palette.
Top 65 Modern Trends in June
From Conceptual Boulder Installations to Modular Furniture Lines:
Jana Pijak — Jul 2, 2016 — Art & Design
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Drone Photography Series
Dirk Dallas Travels and Captures Beautiful Photos with Drones
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Melting Mercury Tables
Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement
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Meditative Gradient Clocks
This Artistic Clock Was Designed to Allow Reflection on the Big Picture
62
Pop-Up Shipping Container Malls
The Common Ground Mall is Made Up of Multiple Shipping Containers
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Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option
60
Playful Networking Offices
Omaha's LinkedIn Headquarters Supports Creativity and Exchange of Ideas
59
Multifunctional Attic Apartments
This Cozy Micro-Apartment Attic Uses Space Efficiently
58
Astronomical Clock Designs
The Cosmos Clock Combines Mood Lighting with an Unusual Time Concept
57
Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
The Traverse 'POLIGON' Animal Trophies are Geometrically Modern
56
Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Yorgo Alexopoulos Uses Digital Art to Represent the Natural World
55
Minimalist Geometric Lamps
These Minimalist Lamps Can Give Any Room a Sophisticated Look
54
Floating Compartment Shelves
The DPI Wall Containers Provide Hidden Storage that Doubles as Art
53
Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
This Bonsai Art Series Imagines Alien-Like Species and Planters
52
Aeroponic Wall Gardens
The Wall Garden Can Grow and Water Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs
51
Industrial Foam Furniture
The Design of 'Softie Wanted' Celebrates Foam Fabrication
50
Multi-Combination Wall Tiles
The 'AURORA' Wall Pattern Tile Can be Oriented in Many Different Ways
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Modern Reflective Glass Decor
Verreum Creates Reflective Objects Using a Silvering Technique
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Modern Wooden Animal Sculptures
These Wooden Animal Sculptures Include Every Intricate Detail
47
Shape-Shifting Desks
The RollBottom Features a Mutable Design that Converts into a Chair
46
Modular Sustainable Homes
Finch Buildings Designs Homes Intended to Leave Zero Carbon Footprint
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Vertical Takeoff Supersonic Jets
The 'FF' Flash Falcon Airplane Design is Speedy and Stealth
44
Undulating Utensil Holders
This Sculptural Pen Organizer is a Pleasing Way to Keep a Desk Tidy
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Shifting Furniture Collections
Ian Stell's Modern Furniture Pieces Expand and Contract in Shape
42
Parallel Construction Concepts
The Parallel Construction of This Home Gives It a Distinct Look
41
Standing Pool Sculptures
This Van Gogh-Inspired Sculpture Looks Like It is Defying Gravity
40
Hand-Blown Abstract Vases
These Abstract Vases Look Like They are Melting into Wedges of Stone
39
Moss-Covered Espresso Bars
Sydney's Elevation Cafe is a Charming Coffee Experience
38
Integrated Dishware Tables
The 'TableSet' by FIT R&D Features Ceramic Plates as the Table Surface
37
Curled Ceiling Lighting
The Spiral Lamp Collection by Andrii Kovalskyi Features Coiled Designs
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Personal Vertical Jets
The Conceptual VTOL Aircraft by Lilium Aviation are Designed for Commuting
35
Smart Ceiling Fans
Haiku's H Series Ceiling Fan Can Be Controlled by a Smartphone
34
Steam-Based Bread Ovens
This Portable Oven Uses Steam to Bake Bakery Quality Breads
33
Shower-Friendly Speakers
This Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker Lets You Answer Calls While Bathing
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Design Blogger Sofas
The Interior Design Maxwell Sofa Furniture Design is Comfortably Modern
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Aluminum Cafe Pop-Ups
The Hands & Heart Cafe is Located Inside Bangkok's Freitag Pop-Up
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Reinterpreted Logo Art
These Artists Created Their Own Interpretations of the New Instagram Logo
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Cinematic Boutique Hotels
The Hotel Andre Latin in Paris is Inspired by the Belle Epoque Era
28
Sink-Integrated Bathtubs
The MANHATTAN Tub Combines Two Bathroom Appliances into One
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Integrated Elephant Artwork
Graffiti Artist 'Falko One' Uses Locations to Customize His Art
26
Repurposed Slat Shelving
This Interior Designer Creates a New Purpose for IKEA Bed Slats
25
Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Hanan Alkouh's Meat Art is a Commentary on Wasteful Consumption
24
Ping Pong Conference Tables
The Woolsey Ping Pong Adjustable Table is for Business and Pleasure
23
Knife-Storing Boards
The Chop Cutting Board Conceals Kitchen Knives Inside for Easy Clean-Up
22
Marble Drapery Sinks
The 'Nami' Bathroom Washbasin is Carved Yet Draws Inspiration from Fabric
21
Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes
20
Automated Spring Water Purifiers
The Super-S Purifier Replicates Fresh Mountain Water for the Home
19
Concentric Circle Lights
The Marset 'Concentric' Lamps Feature a Hypnotic Aesthetic
18
Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
17
Converted Post Office Hotels
The 11 Howard Hotel in NYC Was Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle
16
Castle-Inspired Steel Fire Pits
The decorpro Ion Fire Pit is Finished with Automotive-Grade Paint
15
Cleaning Product Art Compositions
These Still Life Compositions Redefine Cleaning Sponges
14
Outdoor Designer BBQ Tables
The Cesarré 'Riga' Barbecue Table Makes Outdoor Grilling More Chic
13
Armadillo-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
The Armadillo Swinging Garden Chair Provides Tranquil Relaxation
12
Abstract Laser Clocks
The Trace Clock Also Functions as an Artistic Statement
11
Health-Encouraging Transprent Kitchens
MVRDV's Infinity Kitchenette Clear Design Displays Food
10
Curtain-Inspired Range Hoods
The Sipario Cooker Hood Saves Space and Adds a Flowing Aesthetic
9
High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
This Exhibit Explores the Future of Architecture and Technology
8
Pyramid Museum Extensions
The Switch House is an Addition to the Tate Modern Art Gallery
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Technicolor Boulder Towers
The 'Seven Magic Mountains' Brings Man-Made Mountains to the Dessert
6
Subterranean Wine Schools
The Cehegín Wine School Was Designed by INMAT Arquitectura
5
Toaster-Inspired Lights
The 'Bread Lamp' Features Modular LED Slabs That Resemble a Loaf of Bread
4
Modernized Vintage Jukeboxes
The Secret Seeburg is a Jukebox That Mixes Retro and Modern Tech
3
Touchscreen Mirrors
This Unnamed Mirror Has Many of the Same Functions as a Smartphone
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Programmable Light Platforms
Plum Lightpad Lets Users Digitally Control the Lighting in Their Home
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Technicolor Apartment Buildings
This Colorful Apartment Residence Vibrantly Stands Out
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Contemporary Fashion Retrospectives
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American Aesthetics-Focused Fashion Capsules
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Art-Integrated Tech Accessories
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Luxury Furniture Line Collections
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Historically Inspired Modern Homes
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Modular Triangular Sofa Designs
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Faux Food Pop-Ups
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Luxuriously Modern Hospitality Designs
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Subtly Exaggerated Sophisticated Silhouettes
Balenciaga's Resort 2026 Collection is Chic & Elegant
Immersive Architectural Activations
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Modernist Timeless Villas
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Ultra-Chic Sculptural Lighting Designs
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Material Tensions Collection
Slash Objects Shows Between the Lightness and the Darkness Exhibition
Dynamic Sculptural Tables
The Interactive Transformation Table Boasts Playful Unfolding Design
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Functional Streamlined Ceramic Tiles
Unknown, Untitled Introduced the UU Tiles Collection
Modern Prefabricated Residential Projects
Palette Architecture Designs the Sleek Shift House
Mid-Century Furniture Exhibits
Fredericia Presents the Intersections Exhibition at Its Showrooom
Next Generation Art Designs
Apple Designers of Tomorrow Presents New Talent at Design Miami Paris
Colorful Cubist Audio Designs
The AA67 Speaker Transforms Architecture into Audible Art
Minty Modern Cafes
StudioAC Designs a Stunning Coffee Establishment in Toronto
70s London Home renovations
Archmongers Redesigns the Elemental House in Hackney, London
Inflatable Modular Pavilions
Renaissance of the Real by Snøhetta and USM Explores Sensory Space
Collectible Art Fairs
Unique Design x Mexico City 2026 is an International Design Fair in Mexico
University Art Landmarks
Princeton University Art Museum by Adjaye Associates Redefines Art
Three-Dimensional High-End Jewelry Collections
Piaget Presents the Sunlight Panorama Collection
Honoring Art Restoration Displays
MoMA Presents the Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Color-Focused Furniture Designs
Mustard Made Channels the 2026 Pantone Color of the Year
Geometrically Abstract Installations
Maxim Kashin Architects Develops Art Installations for ASKO
Minimalist Contemporary Home Designs
Hock Hoon Proudly Delivers the Hitotema Home Project
Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums
Atelier Alter Architects Designs the Sunner Museum in China
Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces
Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
Experimental Furniture Design Exhibitions
WEDGE Presents the Mise En Abyme Installation
Sensory-Focused Furniture Design Exhibits
File Under Pop Presents the TIME SIGNATURE Installation
Modernist Art-Deco Cafés
The Watchhouse Café Brings Modernist Warmth to New York’s Iconic Tower
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences
Occhio Merges Illumination with Artistic Expression
Modern Museum Transformations
Paisley Museum Revamp Completes Main Construction with Public Spaces
Contemporary Paired-Down Architectural Projects
bergmeisterwolf Designs into the Wall–wiedenhofer
Architecturally Inspired Exhibition Displays
Cecilia Szalkowicz Collaborates with Studio MATER
Modular Sofa Milestones
Tufty Time 20 Honors an Anniversary with Renewed Comfort and Versatility
Mineral-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zachary A. Embraces Subtle Minimalism with Renegade Neutrals
Minimalist Meaningful Living Exhibitions
The Ariake X Parachilna Exhibition is Thoughtful
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Historically Rooted Hues
The 2026 Color Collection by 3form Features Hues Rooted in History
Sustainable Modern Chair Designs
ZEITRAUM Explored Sustainability Through Material & Craftsmanship
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Moody Industrial Retreats
The Pattern House Blends Industrial Materials and Lakefront Views
Whimsy Art Exhibitions
House of Creatures at Milan Design Week Presents Symbolic Objects
Bright Modular Furniture Systems
Here Now Presents the Tate System of Modular Furniture
Glass Geometry Furniture
The Glass Collection by Clive Lonstein Melds Geometric Precision& Depth
South Asian Design Galleries
House of Santal Edition 1 Presents Contemporary Furniture and Craft
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Moon-Bound Architectural Installations
The Moonhouse Project Fuses Conceptual Art and Space Tech
Modern Tailored Spring Fashion
The Graphpaper SS26 Collection Adapts Tailoring for Summer Living
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Ancient Gymnasium-Inspired Residential Buildings
Triptyque and Architects Office Build AGE360
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Multicultural Bright Historic Museums
MAD Architects Designst he Fenix Project in Rotterdam
Architecture Art Exhibitions
The Eames Houses Exhibition Presents Models and Full-Scale Structures
Vibrant Artistic Exhibitions
Takashi Murakami Japonisme Show Opens at Kaikai Kiki Gallery Tokyo
Playful Apartment Makeovers
The Onda Apartment Reimagines an ’80s Layout with Fluid Form and Color
New York Design Galleries
ATRA New York Gallery Presents a Multisensorial Design Space
Charming Spring Decor
These Blu Dot Spring Designs Feature Refined Comfort & Confident Color
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Modern Art Newsletters
Modern Art News Delivers AI-Curated Summaries Of Global Art Trends
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Ultra-Modern Furniture Capsules
Lemieux Et Cie Debuts Its Inaugural Outdoor Furniture Collection
Refined Urban Interiors
Primrose Apartment by Uncanny Studio Balances Sculptural Form and Comfort
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions
Marine Tabassum Creates a Capsule in Time Pavilion
Textured Mid-Century Houses
Highland Park Residence Has Moody Hues with Modernist Material Honesty
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Calm-Centric Furniture Collections
Cane-Line’s 2025 News Collection is Thoughtfully Curated
Vibrantly Designed Furniture Series
Fatboy Works with Dusen Dusen on a Special Collection
Prideful Modernist Tech Collections
The Apple 2025 Pride Collection Marks Pride Month in Style
Bold Urban Hotels
Hotel Hans Introduces a New Hospitality Building with Sharp Geometric Forms
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Sculptural Gallery Art Exhibitions
Kennedy Yanko Presents Two New Galleries in NYC
Modernist Artful Furniture
Lucas Simões Shows the New Colendra Furniture Collection
Desert Landscape Residences
Juniper Hill Home Reimagines Desert Living Through Connection
Restored Retail Interiors
The New MoMA Design Store SoHo Shows a Revamped Historic Structure
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Artisan Furniture Debut
Editions Showcases Handcrafted Furniture and Decor from Pirajean Lees
Contemporary Art Exhibitions
Max Radford Gallery Presents Collect 2026 in West London
Craftsmanship-Focused Design Exhibits
August Sandgren & Origin Made Presented the Maker's Gallery
Californian Modern Office Designs
22RE Designed a Warm Workspace for Creative Agency Day Job
Floating Nordic Design Exhibitions
The Finnish Design Export & Midsummer Solstice Event is Unique
Sculptural Living Systems
Fratelli Boffi's Cromatica Collection Explores Furniture as Fluid Design
Fluid Function Art Exhibits
Optical Flow Exhibition Boasts Kinetic Art in Everyday Objects
Mid-Century Flat Revamps
This Warsaw Apartment Renovation Highlights Veneer and Tile
Modular Glass Furniture
The Mo.du.lo Collection Explores Architectural Form with Glass
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
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Modern Design-Forward Tile Exhibitions
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Bright Urban Apartments
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Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Expansive Month-Long Fashion Celebrations
Fashion Art Toronto Marks Its 20th Anniversary
Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques
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Modernist Modern Retreats
General Assembly revives 1960s Hamptons villa with coastal modernism
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
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Barn Home Transformations
The Bulls Barn House Blends Rustic Form and Modern Living
Brazilian Design Exhibitions
Lightness & Tension Explores the Legacy and Future of Craft in Brazil
Comtemporary Lounge Collection
The Eclipse Series Makes Indoor Outdoor Lounging Look Stellar
Perception-Focused Tile Capsules
PRIME and COTTO Wow Visitors at Coverings 2026
Immersive Nature-Inspired Design Showcases
The Muuto Spaces Event Was Multifaceted and Engaging
Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes
The Pailunga Tuscan Chapel Transforms into a Contemporary Living Space
Monochrome Living Spaces
The Grigio Verde Villa Transforms Grayscale Tones into a Warm Home
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
London Urban Stay Concepts
The July London Victoria Apartment-Hotel Designed for Digital Nomads
Modular Sculptural Lighting
The Moss Dune Light Adds New Metallic Finishes Across Curved Aluminium
Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios
The Studio and Workspace of Unorthodox Designs is Collaborative
Anniversary Design Shows
Tiptoe 10 Years Celebrates Its Iconic Table Leg Through 10 Designer Works
Expansive Creative Regional Festivals
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Contemporary Home Extensions
Bureau De Change Transforms a Victorian House in Fulham
Environmentally Harmonious Museums
Tadao Ando Designs the Naoshima New Museum of Art
Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions
Archmongers Presents the New Ray House Extension in London
Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Minimal Stone Wall Motifs
Alessandro La Spada Designs the Couture Collection for Antolini
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Concrete Modern Extensions
The T House Extension Enhances Flow in a Reimagined London Home
Redesigned Curved Apartments
Curved Apartment Interior Has a New Layout Shaped by Soft Geometry
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
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Evocative Mid-Century Stores
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Industrial Apartment Designs
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Modular 3D-Printed Columns
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