# Transcendent Color Millennial pink aesthetic crosses over into architecture. By [Mary Van Puymbroeck](https://www.trendhunter.com/Mary.Puymbroeck), Research Advisor at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 12, 2018 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/transcendant-color ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.1/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Transcendent Color trend? **Transcendent Color:** As a color, Millennial pink has transcended the aesthetic appeal for more than just its named generation and crossed over into architecture. While pink architecture may not necessarily be new (one simply has to look to the history of pink architecture in areas like the Carribean and Latin America to see this), recent submissions speak to the prioritization of social shareability even in seemingly unlikely industries. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: May 29, 2017 to Apr 3, 2018 - Published: Apr 12, 2018 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Tribalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/tribalism), [Authenticity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/authenticity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Transcendent Color trend ### Social Shareability in Architecture The prioritization of social shareability has crossed over into seemingly unlikely industries such as architecture creating disruptive innovation opportunities. ### Challenging Notions of Color and Gender Exploration and experimentation with color and gender, particularly through architecture, provide opportunities for disruptive innovation. ### Whimsical and Playful Designs The emergence of whimsical and playful designs in architecture provides opportunities for businesses to appeal to a more vibrant and youthful demographic. ## What the Transcendent Color trend means for industry ### For Architecture Innovative and diverse approaches to architecture create opportunities for businesses to challenge traditional design conventions. ### For Art Explorations of color, form, and design in architecture can merge with art theories providing disruptive innovation possibilities. ### For Urban Development Incorporating playful and whimsical elements into architects can create opportunities for urban development that cater to younger generations. ## Workshop question How could your brand adapt to emerging trends in adjacent industries? ## Trend signals for Transcendent Color Trend score 3.1 out of 10, from popularity 35%, activity 49%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 35% - Activity: 49% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Transcendent Color trend 5 featured examples from May 29, 2017 to Apr 3, 2018. - [Immersive Animal Print Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-print-building): Renesa Architecture Design Interiors Merges Design Theories (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and design industry can explore new possibilities by incorporating whimsical elements and artistic ambiguity to create visually striking and immersive structures. - [Pink Nature-Centered Museum Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-architecutre): The Proposed Design by MVRDV is Fluid and Beautiful (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture industry can capitalize on creating designs that challenge traditional boundaries and incorporate nature-inspired fluidity for museum structures. - [Meditative Silent Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-silent-room): 'The Silent Room' is an All-Pink Noise-Free Pop-Up House in Beirut (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Interior design professionals can incorporate the concept of meditative spaces like The Silent Room to create tranquil environments for clients. - [Gender-Exploring Colored Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colored-buildings): Wutopia Lab Paints Two Houses in Pink and Blue in Shenzhen (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architectural firms can leverage the ideas presented by Wutopia Lab to create gender-bending structures and push the boundaries of traditional design. - [Adorable Statement Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cute-building): This Structure by Office S&M is the Epitome of a Cute Building (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Real estate developers can leverage unique designs and colors to differentiate their properties and appeal to a wider audience. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)