Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Terratecture
Building design takes a natural approach to satisfy need for biophilic connection.
2.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Terratecture trend?
Terratecture: As concrete and glass cities create a disconnection from nature for consumers, designers are filling the void by using a natural aesthetic. This signifies a consumer desire for a more comforting, natural design ethos that speaks to their natural tendencies rather than forcing them into a foreign encasement.
Trend themes
Themes within the Terratecture trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Biophilic Connection
Designers are filling the disconnection from nature by using natural aesthetics.
02
Humanizing Architecture
Architecture that mimics scientific diagrams on a human blood stream or an oversized human head.
03
Sustainability
Sustainable structures that produce less impact on the environment such as The Ricola Herb Center.
Industry implications
What the Terratecture trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture and Design
Architects and designers can take a humanistic, biophilic approach in architecture, incorporating natural aesthetics.
For
Healthcare
Incorporate biophilic design to positively impact patient outcomes and improve patient satisfaction levels.
For
Art and Culture
Create art sculptures that serve as a platform for messages to be heard, such as Het Orakel.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Terratecture
Trend score 2.4 out of 10, from popularity 16%, activity 47%, freshness 8%.
Popularity16%
Activity47%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Terratecture trend
5 featured examples from Nov 13, 2013 to Jul 25, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Personified Wireframe Sculptures
Het Orakel by Atelier Van Lieshout Takes on a Human Form
Human form sculptures like Het Orakel offer opportunities for artists and designers to push boundaries and create innovative installations.
CategoryArt & Design
Artery Inspired Architecture
The Regional Blood Centre by FAAB Architektura is Crimson-Colored
The Regional Blood Centre's focus on blood donation advocates for improvements in healthcare systems and organizations, offering an opportunity for healthcare providers to enhance…
CategoryArt & Design
Artery-Like Atriums
The Foxhead Global Headquarters is a Mini Metropolis
The atrium metropolis trend presents disruptive innovation opportunities for architecture firms in designing workspaces that reflect the company's character and improve collaborat…
CategoryArt & Design
Earth-Resembling Structures
The Ricola Herb Center is Completed by Herzog & de Meuron
Innovative architectural firms can specialize in sustainable design practices for environmentally-conscious clients.
CategoryArt & Design
Nature-Inspired Hospitals
This Cheerful Hospital Design Concept is Fresh and Hopeful
Incorporating nature-inspired design concepts in healthcare facilities is a disruptive innovation opportunity for enhancing patient experience and improving healing outcomes.
