These September 2020 architecture trends range from prefab timber-clad homes to conical tech retailers.
When it comes to the month's most notable residences, standouts include Lukas Lenherr's Jonschwil house. The home boasts a minimalist and space-conscious design with a uniquely stacked floor plan. Inspired by traditional Japanese interior layouts, the residence measures just 99 square meters in size and spans three floors, taking over a previous coach house space.
Other September 2020 architecture trends to note include the prefabricated 'Tiny Tetra House' by Bali-based Stilt Studios. The home is not only space-conscious and affordable but is also sustainable. It is built primarily out of recycled materials -- "corrugated sheets that are crafted with Tetra Pak drink containers to form the walls and roof."
Top 30 Architecture Trends in September
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Low-Cost Cabin Blueprints
The Den Outdoors DIY Cabin Plans Come in Several Options to Choose From
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Modular Prefab Office Pods
The Pod Space 'Neo Pod' Offers Space to Work or Relax
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Tiny Supplemental Property Cabins
The Hello Wood 'Kabinka' Cabin Has a Multifunctional Design
27
DIY Guest House Kits
The starENERGY Tiny Home Kit Can be Customized to Suit Needs
26
Hidden Amenity Yacht Apartments
This Yacht Apartment Boasts a Murphy Bed and More
25
Contemporary Wooden Cabins
OMB Designs the Bowen Island House by the Calm Waters
24
Floating Technology Retail Stores
The Apple Marina Bay Sands Store Has a Lantern-Like Design
23
Conical Timber Tech Stores
The Apple Central World in Bangkok is Achieved with Oak Panels and More
22
Plant-Covered Offices
Snøhetta Envisions ASI Reisen Headquarters with Contemporary Sensibilities
21
Lunar Lander Tiny Homes
This Tiny Home Offers Compact Living Quarters with an Outer Space Edge
20
Multi-Level Work Spaces
Shuhei Goto Architects Revamps a Former Lecture Hall in Japan
19
Modular Meeting Rooms
ROOM's Modular Products Support Adaptable & Flexible Workspaces
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Massive Green Walls
MAD Has Completed a Residence with the "Largest Living Wall" in America
17
Charred Timber-Crafted Homes
Studio Saxe Designs the Tres Amores House in Costa Rica
16
Breathable Facade Houses
The 'Wall House' Home Reduces Indoor Pollution with an Airy Design
15
Futuristic Fog-Harnessing Spas
The Conceptual 'Fog Water Spa' is Imagined in Nepal
14
See-Through B&B Cabins
The Edward Bed & Breakfast Immerses Guests in the Natural Landscape
13
Geometric Wicker Architecture
The Wicker Pavilion by Dja Blends into Its Surrounding Landscape
12
Flat-Pack Wooden Saunas
Studio Rain's Atmosphere: A Revival is Made from Reclaimed Timber
11
Squared Timber Residences
Lukas Lenherr's Jonschwil Home Boasts a Stacked Design
10
Cross-Laminated Timber Garages
Motiv Architects' Eton Accessory Building is Located in Vancouver
9
Aggressive Stacked Quill Cabins
The 'North / South' Micro Cabins Offer a Tranquil Space to Work
8
Contemporary Timber-Clad Homes
Snug Architects' Hampshire Home Features Eco-Friendly Kebony
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Wood-Clad Australian Homes
Auhaus Architecture's Cliff House Project is Built on a Sand Dune
6
See-Through Public Restrooms
These Public Toilets Transition to Opaque When in Use
5
Sustainable Urban Prefab Homes
The Conceptual 'Shifting Nests' Have a Segmetned Design
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Recycled Material Tiny Homes
The 'Tiny Tetra House' is Made with Recycled Tetra Cartons
3
Urban Pop-Up Cinemas
Garage Screen Sits Across from the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
2
Greek Island-Inspired Spas
The Monastery in San Fransisco Has Reopened Following Renovations
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Sculptural Sports Centers
The Conceptual Xi’an International Football Center Has Space for 60,000
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