Category
Art & Design
Oven Aesthetics
Trend cluster
Category
Structural
Fluidity
Designers turn to free-flowing features to create a stronger visual connection.
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Structural Fluidity trend?
Structural Fluidity: With consumer interest constantly changing, architects aim to create structural designs that elicit more of an emotion, serving to create a stronger visual impression. The use of fluid lines and curvaceous shapes serves to create an overall relaxing feel, combining minimalist themes with carefree features, speaking to a desire for harmony.
Trend themes
Themes within the Structural Fluidity trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Fluid Architectural Forms
Architects are incorporating fluid lines and curvaceous shapes to create structural designs that elicit stronger emotional connections.
02
Abstract Geometric Structures
Designers are exploring abstract shapes and forms to create visually interesting and functional structures.
03
Seamless Integration with Nature
Architects are designing buildings that blend with the natural environment and make use of natural elements like flowing water or smooth curves.
Industry implications
What the Structural Fluidity trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Architecture
Architects can incorporate fluid lines and shapes, abstract forms, and seamless integration with nature to design emotionally impactful and visually interesting structures.
For
Construction
Construction companies can use new techniques to build structures with fluid shapes and abstract forms, and use sustainable building materials to seamlessly integrate with the natural environment.
For
Interior Design
Interior designers can take inspiration from the fluid lines and shapes in architecture, exploring abstract forms to create visually interesting and harmonious spaces.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Structural Fluidity
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 61%, activity 72%, freshness 8%.
Popularity61%
Activity72%
Freshness8%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Structural Fluidity trend
4 featured examples from Jul 16, 2013 to Jan 26, 2014CategoryArt & Design
Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture
The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea
The architecture and construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing seamlessly fluid designs and aquatically influenced elements in their proje…
CategoryArt & Design
Fluid Architectural Forms
The Heydar Aliyev Centre be Zaha Hadid is Gorgeously Curvy
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace fluid architectural forms to create iconic buildings that capture attention and redefine the urban landscape.
CategoryArt & Design
Alienesque Architectural Cladding
Exquisitely Exuviated Project Has a Biologically Inspired Skin
Architects can embrace the use of organic and biologically inspired design to create innovative and visually stunning structures that stand out in the industry.
CategoryArt & Design
Abstract Geometric Gazebos
Nikksja Multifunctional Structure Exposes and Encloses Outdoor Spaces
Architects and designers can leverage abstract geometric designs and multifunctional structures in their outdoor projects.
