Architecture is interesting in that the products of the practice, buildings like those in the November 2017 architecture trends, are definitively boring. Buildings are purposefully designed to stay solid, to change as little as possible over time. And yet architecture is also infinitely fascinating — though buildings themselves are solid and stoic, the thought, form, and function behind each of them provides a font of joy, pleasure, and critique for those who visit them.
A modern trend in architecture is to take inspiration from the natural world. Though buildings are some of the few things that can definitively be defined as outside of nature, that hasn't stopped architects from looking to the outside world in designing their edifices. Gerner Gerner Plus' 'Butterfly Houses' are shaped after the selfsame insects, and the King Adbullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center takes inspiration from natural crystalline structures in its facade.
Top 30 Architecture Trends in November
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Refurbished Mid-Century Modern Homes
Laurelhurst MidCentury is a Renovated 60s Ibsen Nelsen Home
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Parking Space-Sized Homes
The 'Tikku' House Offers All Necessary Amenities in a Compact Space
28
Contemporary Dorm-Style Hostels
The 'Long Story Short' Hostel Targets the Contemporary Traveler
27
Reimagined Modern Home Designs
Paula Santos Arquitectura's Porto Home Riffs on Typical Designs
26
Artificially Sunken Restaurants
Snøhetta's Underwater Dining Venue Design is Partly Submerged
25
Lakeside Micro Cabins
The Nisser Micro Cabin is Covered in a Blond Timber Facade
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Shipping Container Developments
LA is Developing 84 Units of Affordable Housing
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Compact Public Cabins
Sam Jacobs' 'Urban Cabin' is Situated in Downtown London
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Crystalline Oil Centers
The King Adbullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center will be in Riyadh
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Flatpack Geometric Garden Sheds
The Tripod Garden Room Can be Used as an Outdoor Office Space
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Elevated Outdoor Meeting Spaces
Microsoft's 'Crow's Nest' Serves as a Unique Meeting Room
19
Unfriendly Abode Installations
Kiyoto Ota's Unwelcoming Wooden Houses Rain on Those Who Go Inside
18
Acadia-Inspired Cottages
Sluice Point House is Based on Acadian Salt Hay Stacks
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Triangular Shipping Container Cafes
Triangular Sky Cafe is Built from Recycled Materials
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Concrete Roof Extensions
Le 13eme Roof Extension Offers Views of the Beirut Skyline
15
Angular Sports Complexes
The Saint-Laurent Sports Complex Punctuates the Surrounding Outdoor Space
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Reconfigurable Home Designs
MVRDV's Adaptable Home Can be Altered to Suit Various Needs
13
Tech-Fueled Waterfront Redesigns
Toronto's Waterfront is Undergoing a Google-Sponsored Redesign
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Secure School Redesigns
Svigals + Partners New Sandy Hook Elementary Accommodates for Trauma
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Winged Butterfly Complexes
Gerner Gerner Plus' 'Butterfly Houses' Have Graceful Wings
10
Primary Color-Themed Kindergartens
This Japanese Kindergarten Focuses on Vivid and Playful Designs
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Architecture Publication Pavilions
'Press Box' Offers a Space for People to Read Architecture Lit
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Modern Floating Pavilions
The 'Brook House' is Situated on the Rawa River
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Dramatic Condo Decks
Somdoon Architects' 'The Deck' Features Bold Offset Balconies
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Modernist Archery Ranges
Jaransanitwong Archery Club is Designed in the Vein of Modernism
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Shimmering Apartment Facades
'Coallia' is Covered in an Enameled Paneling That Reflects Light
4
Speckled Granite Pizza Bars
Lievito is an Elegantly Designed Pizza and Wine Bar
3
Rotating Grandstand Pavilions
OMA's MPavilion 2017 Design Features a Nimble Performance Space
2
Serenely White Apartment Buildings
The Muraba Residences Feature Mirrored and Rippled Facades
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LEGO Architecture Films
BBC's 'Lego - The Building Blocks of Architecture' is a Doc on the Blocks
Related Ideas
Parking Space-Sized Homes
The 'Tikku' House Offers All Necessary Amenities in a Compact Space
Millennial-Targeted Tech Accessories
'UO_TUNE_IN' is Urban Outfitters' Technology Accessory Range
Experiential Urban Food Tours
Savour Toronto Offers Exceptional Food and Drink Experiences
Highly Portable Folding eBikes
The 'G-Bike' is the World's First Carry-on eBike
Shipping Container Suites
'Poshtel' Pop-Ups Will Be Available for Rent Through Airbnb
Rooftop Bedroom Suites
Office of Architecture Maximized Space in a Narrow Brooklyn Home
Reimagined Modern Home Designs
Paula Santos Arquitectura's Porto Home Riffs on Typical Designs
Artificially Sunken Restaurants
Snøhetta's Underwater Dining Venue Design is Partly Submerged
Lakeside Micro Cabins
The Nisser Micro Cabin is Covered in a Blond Timber Facade
Boxy Red Cabins
'Spackhuggaren' is a Quaint Cabin for an Avid Sailor and His Family
Ingenious Inflatable Watercraft
The Seakart Combines Adrenaline-Fueled Fun With Home Comforts
Shipping Container Developments
LA is Developing 84 Units of Affordable Housing
Laser Illumination Cycling Helmets
The 'Beacon Helmet' Warns Drivers That You're Approaching
Opulent Car Brand Aircrafts
The Bentley Skylounge Provides Luxury Transportation Anywhere
Bike-Upgrading Electric Motors
The Eazy Bike Motor Can be Installed on a Bicycle in Two Minutes
Protest-Inspired Public Benches
'Riot of Color' Was Inspired by the 2011 London Riots
Autonomous Vehicle Art Exhibits
'Driver Less Vision' Imagines the World from a Car's Perspective
Well-Read Apartment Interiors
Aurora Arquitectos' Apartment Design Features Ample Space for Books
Futuristic Container Homes
This Joshua Tree Residence is Made Out of Multiple Shipping Containers
Millennial Convenience Store Meals
The 7-Eleven Meal Kit Program Features Flavorful Dinner Options
LEGO Hut Installations
'La Madeleine' Was Featured at the Festival Des Architectures Vives
Rigid Concrete Condos
Pueyrredon 1101 Building Features Alternating Balconies
Impervious Zinc-Clad Homes
Donaldson House by Glenn Murcutt is Resistant to Wildfires
Traditional Medicinal Packaging
Chinese Herb Branding Takes Cues from Customary Containers
Unfurlable Solar Panel Systems
The Rapid Roll Solar PV Design Allows Flexible Panel Installation
Unfriendly Abode Installations
Kiyoto Ota's Unwelcoming Wooden Houses Rain on Those Who Go Inside
Subconscious Shopping Experiences
The Art of Shopping Presented by eBay Measures Brain Signals
Acadia-Inspired Cottages
Sluice Point House is Based on Acadian Salt Hay Stacks
Intentionally Unbalanced Benches
The 'TILT' Bench Requires Two Sitters to be Evenly Balanced
House-Shaped Facade Gaps
Aires Mateus' Design for the Tournai Campus Features a Homey Cutout
Potently Creative Musical Cubes
The Quiubo Lets You Easily Create Guitar Rhythms and Drum Beats
Mushroom-Shaped Cabins
This Quirky Cabin's Structure is Inspired By Ground-Sprouting Fungi
Sleeping Bag Puffers
This Oversized Sleeping Bag Coat Will Keep You Cozy in Cold Weather
Novelty Introvert-Inspired Scents
'Soap for Introverts' is an Unscented Novelty Bathroom Companion
Shaded Treehouse Escapes
Tulum Treehouse is Surrounded by Tropical Foliage
Youthful Sparkling Wine Bottles
Miniblack by Freixenet Integrates a Glass Into the Packaging
Concrete Roof Extensions
Le 13eme Roof Extension Offers Views of the Beirut Skyline
Angular Sports Complexes
The Saint-Laurent Sports Complex Punctuates the Surrounding Outdoor Space
Detachable Firestarting Tools
The Firefly Attachment Adds Firestarting Functions to Army Knives
Bohemian-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Caroline Neron's Latest Line Was Showcased on the Runway
Compact Urban Barbecues
The Kenyon City Grill Urban Living Grill is for Small Outdoor Areas
Tree-Filled Concrete Homes
'Stacked Planters House' is Literally Filled With Trees
High-End Graffiti Noodle Branding
These Instant Cup Noodles are Exceptionally Branded
Beautifully Bisected Abodes
SU Architects' 'Half House' is Split Down the Middle
Tubiform Museum Buildings
This South African Museum Was Built Around a Massive Grain Silo
Robotic Public Spaces
The MacArthur Annex is Built Out of Used Shipping Containers
Minimal Eco-Friendly Eyewear
Neubau Eyewear's Fall/Winter Collection is Both Modern and Timeless
Commemorative Clothing Collections
Uniqlo's Sprz NY Eames Collection Celebrates the Eames Brothers
Rapper Ridesharing Icons
This Lyft Code Plasters Cardi B's Face and Nail Art All Over The App
Temporary Millennial-Targeted Eateries
Gordon Ramsey is Launching the Cobalt Social in Toronto
Pop-Up Philanthropic Bars
Toronto's 'PhilanthroPub' Donates 100% of Proceeds to Local Charities
Primary Color-Themed Kindergartens
This Japanese Kindergarten Focuses on Vivid and Playful Designs
Architecture Publication Pavilions
'Press Box' Offers a Space for People to Read Architecture Lit
Modern Floating Pavilions
The 'Brook House' is Situated on the Rawa River
Dramatic Condo Decks
Somdoon Architects' 'The Deck' Features Bold Offset Balconies
Reflective Skyscraper Concepts
The 'Mirage' Building Reflects An Upside Down Image Of Paris
LEGO Figure Resumes
Andy Morris Creates an Unconventional CV That is Inspired by a Classic Toy
Flowing Artistic Amphitheatres
ARENA is a New Structure at the Heart of a Future Art Village
Modernist Archery Ranges
Jaransanitwong Archery Club is Designed in the Vein of Modernism
Transformed Suburban Centers
Bijlmerbajes Prison is Transforming into a Pedestrian-Friendly Square
3D-Printed Cafe Bars
MX3D's 'Cucuyo' is a Cocoon-Shaped Outdoor Grab-and-Go Cafe
Stylistic Home Security Equipment
The 'Halo' Smart Security Camera Looks a Piece of Modern Art
Effervescent Low-Carb Cocktails
The SpikedSeltzer Drinks are Made with Cold-Pressed Fruit Essence
Animal-Friendly Art Shows
The PAW-sitive Animal Art Show Features Installations for Dogs and Cats
Communal Pollution Trackers
Flow Smart Air Quality Tracker Helps Communities Live Healthier Lives
Retail Store Apartments
John Lewis Invites Consumers to Temporararily Live In Its In-Store Spaces
Coconut-Based Candies
The Nutiva O'Coconut Organic Coconut Treats Have a Natural Recipe
Tradition-Honoring Tea Brewers
The 'Trickle' Tea Dripper is Crafted from Natural Materials
VR Haunted Houses
Toronto's House of VR is Creating an Unforgettable Haunted House for Halloween
Consolidated Entertainment Robots
The Keecker Robot Can Project Movies and Stream Music
Canadian Holocaust Monuments
The National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa is the First in Canada
Rotating Grandstand Pavilions
OMA's MPavilion 2017 Design Features a Nimble Performance Space
Interactive Cinematic Experiences
'Late Shift' Lets the Theater's Audience Control the Narrative
Cubic Silent Operation PCs
The Kubb Passive Edition PC Has Energy-Saving Technology and More
Serenely White Apartment Buildings
The Muraba Residences Feature Mirrored and Rippled Facades
Pumpkin-Flavored Pizzas
Villa Italian Kitchen Created a Pumpkin Spice Pizza for the Fall Season
Homesickness-Curing Candles
The Lucky Bastard Goin’ Home Travel Candle Makes Anywhere Home
Homeless Pizzeria Initiatives
This Pizza Restaurant Helps Youth Affected by Social Abandonment
Printed Brick Pavilions
The 'Ceramic Constellation Pavilion' Features 2,000 Printed Clay Bricks
Lab-Grown Leather Products
'Modern Meadow' Sells Bioengineered Leather Clothing and Textiles
Streamlined Shipping Platforms
This Integrated Service Lets Sellers Streamline Payments & Shipping
Heat-Sensitive Headphones
The Focal Listen Wireless Headphones Have Quality Audio and Comfort
Palm-Sized Home Assistant Speakers
The Google Home Mini is Inexpensive and Compact in Size
Relationship-Managing Email Platforms
Startup Gmelius Provides Email Tracking Among Other Features
Spooky Ghost Hunter Games
The 'Haunt the House' Board Game Has Players Working to Scare Spooks
Interactive Building Block Robots
The LEGO Robo Sports Club Lets Kids Build and Play
Expressive Unisex Socks
Fortsox Introduces Dynamically Designs to Elevate Your Sock Game
Intentionally Uncomfortable Abodes
The 'Three Extraordinary Houses' are Purposefully Vulnerable
Sand-Based Hostels
The 'Sand Hostel' Was Created by a Max Mad: Fury Road Set Designer
Historic Scottish Gin Tours
The Glasgow Distillery Company is Offering Tours of its Gin Breweries
Collaboratively Artistic AI
Cambridge Consultants' 'Vincent AI' Completes User Sketches
Revolving House Concepts
The D*Dynamic Home Features a Quadrant Of Manipulable Triangles
Equitable Journalism Courses
'New Architecture Writers' Offers Writing Courses for Minorities
Naturally Sourced Sour Candies
The YumEarth Organic Natural Sour Jelly Beans are Vegan-Approved