Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Mixed
Architecture
Mixed-style architecture is becoming increasingly common.
3.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Mixed Architecture trend?
Mixed Architecture: More than simply repurposing or revamping old spaces, architects are creating structures that perfectly merge old and new styles that seamlessly coexist with one another, rather than being fully integrated. These structures are able to satisfy a range of architectural preferences while also having the benefit of enhanced multifunctionality.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Mixed Architecture trend
When it comes to the home, office environments, and retail, architecture and design are crucial tools in making spaces functional and productive. People tend to enjoy the nostalgia and structural integrity of traditional designs, but recognize that modern design preferences and modern consumer needs require a merging of both worlds in order to be functional today.
Trend themes
Themes within the Mixed Architecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Mixed-Style Architecture
The merging of old and new styles in architecture creates enhanced multifunctionality.
02
Secluded Modernization
Technological innovations in home and structure design allow for modernization of remote dwellings.
03
Mixed-Style Working Spaces
The preservation of historic elements in office design creates a harmonious juxtaposition with modern design elements.
Industry implications
What the Mixed Architecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
There is space for enhanced multifunctionality in architecture.
For
Home Design
Technological innovations allow for modernization of remote dwellings and homes to essentially bridge the gap between traditional architecture and modern preferences.
For
Office Design
Preservation of historic office elements reflected in modern design is an excellent opportunity for enhancing workspaces.
Workshop question
Conceptualize a mixed-style or mixed-use office space for your company.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Mixed Architecture
Trend score 3.9 out of 10, from popularity 38%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity38%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Mixed Architecture trend
4 featured examples from May 25 to Nov 19, 2018CategoryArt & Design
Modernized Remote Dwellings
The Tongling Recluse is Set on the Highest Mountain in Anhui Province
Architects can capitalize on the trend of modernizing traditional architecture to create unique and innovative designs like the Tongling Recluse.
CategoryArt & Design
Mixed-Style Working Spaces
ACDF Architecture's Color-Block Office Embraces Historic Elements
Design firms can combine historic elements with modern design to create visually striking and functional workspaces.
CategoryArt & Design
Apartment-Style Global Tech Stores
The Apple Store in Paris Embraces Classical Architecture
The technology retail industry can adopt apartment-style designs to transform the shopping experience and attract customers.
CategoryArt & Design
Creatively Redesigned Industrial Lofts
'Empire Stores' is a Mixed-Use Development in Brooklyn
Improving existing building stock to meet the evolving demands of urban communities creates opportunities for architectural firms to showcase their creativity and innovation.
