These March 2020 architecture trends range from puzzle-themed outdoor pavilions to indoor studio spaces that bring bold geometric shapes to life. A standout -- the 'Egaligilo' pavilion by architect Gerardo Broissin -- is a sculptural piece featured outside of Mexico City's Museo Tamay. While its exterior facade boasts puzzle-like elements, its interior resembles a greenhouse, allowing natural sunlight to pass through.
Other notable examples include the LEGO x Walala 'HOUSE OF DOTS' art installation in London. The structure is the work of French artist and designer Camille Walala and was built from "a series of shipping containers that have been customized using more than two million LEGO building blocks."
Other March 2020 architecture examples include wHY Architecture's curvaceous design for the new 'Tchaikovsky Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre' along with Boston University's new Center for Computing and Data Sciences by KPMB Architects that boasts a carbon-neutral design.
Top 30 Architecture Trends in March
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Near-Future Modular Homes
This Futuristic Concept Home by Ivan Venkov Imagines a New Kind of House
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Prefab Earthquake-Proof Tiny Homes
The Nestron 'Cube One' Offers 156-Square-Feet of Living Space
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Ultra-Contemporary Island Homes
Branch Studio Architects Designs a Luxe House with a Skylight
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Shipping Container Vacation Homes
The 'Amagansett Modular' by MB Architecture is Budget-Friendly
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Thoughtfully Appointed Tiny Homes
The Handcrafted Movement 'Pacific Harbor' Tiny Home is Spacious
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Concrete Privacy-Focused Villas
This Geometric Villa Maximizes Living Space and Natural Light
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Decommissioned Airplane Tiny Homes
The 'Aero Tiny' Home from The Tiny House Guys is Well-Appointed
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Shipping Container Rental Cabins
This Two-Story Cabin is Located in Rakula, Australia
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Volcano-Adjacent Rental Cabins
The Volcano Cabin is Five Minutes from the Volcano National Park
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Curvaceous Opera House Designs
wHY Architecture Plans a New Cultural Development in Perm, Russia
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16-Leveled Houses
Tato Architects Create an Exceptional Home That "Loosely Connects & Disconnects"
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Contemporary Multi-Family Homes
Studio Toggle Builds a House with an Internal Courtyard in Kuwait
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Unconventionally Designed Bookstores
Trace Architecture Office's Design Boasts Old & New Elements
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Modern Co-Living Spaces
PriestmanGoode is Working on the Design of Co-Living Spaces in India
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Bright Cave-Like Homes
Shlomit Mamon Zaresky Works on a Building That is About 400 Years Old
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15-Minute City Concepts
Paris' Mayor Anne Hidalgo Envisions a Post-Car City
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Contemporary Yellow-Accented Homes
MDDM Studio Develops a Cheerful Aesthetic for This Beijing Home
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Geometrical Modern Studios
O'Neill McVoy Architects Boasts a Modern & Minimalist Sculptural Studio
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Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
NC Design & Architecture Work on The Imperfect Residence
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Pop-Up Communal Spaces
CultureHouse Turns Vacant Storefronts Into Temporary Usable Spaces
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Bike-Friendly Neighborhood Concepts
In Merwede, Every Three Households Shares One Car
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Life-Size Building Block Houses
The LEGO x Walala 'HOUSE OF DOTS' is Whimsical and Interactive
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Airy Athens Residential Buildings
The 'H1002' Maximizes Physical and Visual Space
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Station Wagon-Integrated Cabins
This Winter Cabin is Accented by Two Vintage Volvo 240 Cars
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Ultra-Futuristic Exhibition Centers
Zaha Hadid Architects is Nearing Completion of a Slick Project
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Puzzle-Inspired Pavilions
The 'Egaligilo' Pavilion is Located at the Museo Tamayo in Mexico City
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Eco Outdoor Restroom Facilities
This Ecological Public Restroom is Elegantly Constructed
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Carbon-Neutral University Buildings
The Center for Computing and Data Sciences is Fossil Fuel-Free
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Spiraling Civic Centers
The Work of Kengo Kuma Adorns Australia with a Building Named the Exchange
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Communal Living Micro Apartments
The UKO Stanmore Co-Living Space is Well-Appointed
Related Ideas
Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs
Ballistic Architecture Machine Applies Color
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Circular Clubhouse Structures
Taller Ezequiel Aguilar Martínez Designs the La Pedrera Clubhouse
Concrete Gridded Garden Homes
The Rua Polônia House in Brazil Boasts an Industrial Frontage
Immersive Architectural Activations
Dinesen Presented Dual Exhibitions at 3daysofdesign
Greenhouse Office Pavilions
Office for Roundtable + JXY Studio Create Multifunctional Office
Timber Modern Porch Pavilions
A Team of Designers Curate Porch: An Architecture of Generosity
Modern Ethereal Residential Projects
Philipp Architekten Collaborates with Bruzkus Greenberg
Floating Art Museums
Tadao Ando’s Dubai Museum of Art Embraces Light, Water and Heritage
Modern Prefabricated Residential Projects
Palette Architecture Designs the Sleek Shift House
Thoughtful Residential Architecture Projects
Hacienda Wabi by RA! is Situated in Tulum's Jungles
Pointy Modular Hospitality Architecture
Roman & Dmytro Seliuk Designs the Futuristic Namety Cabins
Carved Landscape Towers
Qapital by Kengo Kuma uses a porous facade with planted balconies
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
Honoring Art Restoration Displays
MoMA Presents the Many Lives of the Nakagin Capsule Tower
Vibrantly Artful Playful Pavilions
Peter Cook Presents the Play Pavilion Using LEGO Bricks
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
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
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Kinetic Interaction Pavilions
The Transmutation Observatory Makes Architecture Responsive
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Designer-Led Modular Furniture Systems
USM and Alexander May Produce 'The Architecture of Work'
Minimalist Concrete Complexes
Ryuichi Sasaki Architecture Completes a Residential Project in Tokyo
Modular Block Installations
smarin Debuts the Gioco Installation at the Triennale Museum
Parking Lot-Transformed Homes
Maritau Arqui Completed the Octa House on a Japanese Island
Contemporary Paired-Down Architectural Projects
bergmeisterwolf Designs into the Wall–wiedenhofer
Renovated Victorian Toronto Homes
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Renovates the Flow House
Sculptural Design Exhibitions
The Pure Exhibition Reimagines Workshop Artistry with Plasterglass
Art Expo Village-Esque Pavilions
Foster + Partners Create a Saudi Arabia Pavilion at Osaka 2025
Japan-Focused Design Exhibitions
UQAM is Hosting Built Environment: an Alternative Guide to Japan
Architectural Legacy Books
Tadao Ando. Sketches, Drawings, and Architecture Releases in November
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Moving Wall-Integrated Renovated Homes
BAT Studio Designs the Blooming Shed in North London
Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings
Taktik Design Has Revitalized the Marie Esther Pavilion
Architectural Threshold Installations
The Some Kind of Practice Installation Reimagines Courtyards
Alpine Brutalist Resorts
Architecture La Pogée Courchevel Reveals Raw Elegance and Brutalist Forms
Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects
CURA Architekten Presents a Project in Switzerland
Screen-Free 3D Building Puzzles
Maison Battat Inc. Has Introduced the Arkitec line
Parisian Social Housing Projects
PietriArchitectes Built 34 Units for Social Housing
Bamboo Forest Structures
This Amazon Rainforest Pavilion Explores Biomimicry in Architectural Form
Cost-Conscious Installation Competitions
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale Debuts Budget Bougie
Repurposed Concrete Structures
Architecture Research Practice Designed the Tetris House
Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
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
Playful Structural Furniture Series
The New Palma Collection of Designs Boasts a Mosaic Design
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Ancient Gymnasium-Inspired Residential Buildings
Triptyque and Architects Office Build AGE360
Triangular Concrete Houses
Trim House by KWK Promes Uses Angular Plan Shaped by Constraints
Contemporary Tropical Architecture Projects
PAON Architects Present the Khun Atiruj Residence
Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions
RAU Architects and Tellart Preset the Netherlands Pavilion
Reflective Architectural Artwork
Audi Origin by Zaha Hadid Architects Shapes Spatial Light Portal
3d-Printed Pavilion Structures
Superlimão Pavilion Features in Pátio Metrópole
Curvaceous Artful Play Pavilions
Peter Cook Designs the Play Pavilion for the Serpentine Gallery
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
Multi-Functional Waterfront Complex Designs
Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office Presents Ray Garden
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Exploratory Architectural Projects
The Polish Pavilion at the Venice Biennale is Thought-Provoking
Contemporary Garden Pavilions
This Garden Pavilion Reframes a 1990s Home with Calm, Modern Living
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Living Structure-Based Pavilions
The Picoplanktonics is This Year's Canada Pavilion
Contemporary Office Design
The Rock Capital Warsaw Office Highlights Art in a Refined Workplace
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Segmented Lightflow Art Pavilions
Marine Tabassum Creates a Capsule in Time Pavilion
Responsive Light Museums
teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi Turns Environment into Evolving Digital Art
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Grass-Topped Versatile Community Hubs
MDAD & TODOS Arquitetura Present the Modern Casa Una
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Curved Facade Canadian Residences
Architecture Building Culture Designs the Piano House
Tranquil Clinic Interior Designs
Studio Gimgeosil Shapes Palo Verde Aesthetic with Soft Green Hues
Forested Concrete Pavilions
Miel Pavilion by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen Highlights Honey Processing
Mountain‑inspired Residences
The Echo Villa Home Channels Taiwan’s Mountains into Sculptural Form
Adaptively Reused Office Buildings
Park Associati and Snøhetta Collaborate on Pirelli 35
Layered Amenity Offices
The Bell Tower by Ste Marie Transforms Workplace into Amenity Spaces
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Architecture-Focused Design Exhibits
Blouin Orzes Architectes Participate in Time Space Existence
Outdoor Living-Focused Tower Designs
OODA Designs the Miramar Tower in Porto, Portugal
Mushroom-Like Wooden Pavilions
The Carbon Garden Pavilion at Kew Gardens Nods to natural science
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Code-Generated Pavilion Structures
THEVERYMANY Designs the Orb Pavilion for Google
Biomaterial Interior Design
Spring Studio Forms Sustainable Interiors for World Heritage Centre
Hillside Concrete Retreats
This Concrete House Blends Sculptural Form with Panoramic Views
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Architecture Art Exhibitions
The Eames Houses Exhibition Presents Models and Full-Scale Structures
Earthen Timber Viewing Pavilions
The Pujiang Platform Hill Pavilion Embeds a Viewing Structure
Concrete Courtyard Houses
Lima House is a Concrete Residence Designed by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen
Scandinavian Stone Pavilions
The Mountain Chamber by Erdegård Arkitekter Anchors Structure in Rock
Time Capsule Pavilions
America 250: Time Capsule is a Museum Pavilion by Foster + Partners
Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions
Apropros Architects Designs the Czech Pavilion for Expo 2025
Stone Building Auditoriums
The Centre De Congrès Fuses Sculpture with Immersive Color and Light
Immersive Contemporary Design Showcases
&Tradition Presented The Living Archive
Ceramic Vault Structures
The Muqarnas Pavilion Shows a Modular Approach to Vaulted Form
Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues
H30 Architects Designs the Communal Barbecue in Costa Brava
Large-Scale Ceramic Installations
Studio RAP Outfits a Luxury Hotel in Dubai with Blue Voyage
Traditional Sailing-Inspired Pavilions
Kengo Kuma and Team Design From the Coastline We Progress
Monochrome Sculpture Shows
The Ralph Pucci PURE Exhibition Presents Sculptural Furniture in White
Sculptural Cultural Hubs
AYDC Public Art Centre by Atelier XI Integrates Nature, Art, & Community
Speculative Shelter Builds
Asympta by Leopold Banchini Architects Explores Ancient Landscapes
Concrete Pavilion Restaurants
ÜBerhaus by Pezo Von Ellrichshausen is a Restaurant Pavilion
Serene Waterfront Pavilions
The Lake House Life Experience Pavilion Blends Architecture and Nature
Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants
Luchetti Krelle Designs the Cibaria Restaurant in Sydney
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
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
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
Organic Spiral Pavilions
The Pasona Natureverse Pavilion by Design Labo Explores the Cycle of Life
Cultural Green Libraries
The Taichung Green Museumbrary by SANAA Weaves Architecture and Nature
Green Terracotta-Donned Buildings
SOM and Gensler Completed the Robert A Iger Building
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Artfully Made Floating Plazas
Carlo Ratti Associati & Höweler + Yoon Architecture Design AquaPraça
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Environmentally Harmonious Museums
Tadao Ando Designs the Naoshima New Museum of Art
Patio-Centering Villa Designs
Casa Tres Patis by Twobo Has a Roman Villa Layout Modern Courtyard
Campus Art Studios
The Design of the Atelier PPW Creates a Flexible Creative Space
Strategically Proportioned Residential Buildings
ACDF Architecture Completes a Gatineau Project
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Earthened Architecture Pavilions
Khalil Morad El Ghilali & El Mehdi Belyasmine Design a Pavilion
Vaulted Pink Complexes
Babel Housing Mexico by V Taller is a Sculptural Tower with Vaulted Design
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
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Espace Gabrielle Chanel by Kazunari Sakamoto Blends Art and Heritage
Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
Salon Alper Derinbogaz Designs the Quartz Plaza
Sculptural Garden Extensions
Mozart House by Studio Dera Adds a Lightweight Pavilion to the Home
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
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
All-Yellow Leisure Spaces
Maxim Kashin Architects' Yellow Pavilion is Bold and Eye-Catching
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Elliptical Mushroom Pavilions
Mushroom Pavilion by OMA Organizes Cultivation and Gathering Spaces
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
UP2DATE Architects Debuted Messa House In Almaty
Climate Awareness Artful Pavilions
The Heatwave Pavilion Won This Year's Golden Lion Award
Rounded Communal Pavilions
Casa Wabi Mushroom Pavilion by Oma Cultivates Fungi and Community
Concrete Arts School Buildings
Visual Arts Building by Studio BLUR Forms Sculptural Volumes
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Public Pavilion Architecture
Estudio Leonardo Zanatta’s Tess Pavilion Uses Tessellated Geometry