Top 80 Architecture Ideas in April

From Interactive Moat Stadiums to Pop-Up Paper Eateries

The top April 2016 architecture ideas highlight various shifts in the field and its relation to consumer purchasing decisions.

BIG Design group, led by starchitect Bjarke Ingels, recently unveiled their ambitious plan for a new Washington DC NFL stadium that would include an interactive moat. The impressive plan falls in line with BIG's view to create multifaceted structures with unexpected uses that come to redefine the relationship between citizens and public space.

Separately, Universal Studios has announced the construction of a full-scale replica of the fabled Wonka Chocolate factory to become a dedicated attraction within the Orlando theme park. The interactive experience will bring to life Roald Dahl's imaginative story world as visualized in the Johnny Depp-starring version in 2005.

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5.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
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Popularity 85%
Activity 80%
Freshness 8%
Crowdsourced City Guidebooks
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Crowdsourced City Guidebooks
Sunken Urban Parks
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Sunken Urban Parks
Pixelated Thai Skyscrapers
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Pixelated Thai Skyscrapers
Transit Hub Photo Essays
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Transit Hub Photo Essays
Rural Woodland Markets
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Rural Woodland Markets
Contemporary Lightbox Homes
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Contemporary Lightbox Homes
Illustrative Architectural Movements
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Illustrative Architectural Movements
Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
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Illuminating Technicolor Abodes
Architectural LEGO Exhibits
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Architectural LEGO Exhibits
Looping Luxury Towers
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Looping Luxury Towers
Secluded Terrace Homes
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Secluded Terrace Homes
Pixelated Residential Buildings
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Pixelated Residential Buildings
Sustainable Silicon Valley Offices
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Sustainable Silicon Valley Offices
Interactive Moat Stadiums
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Interactive Moat Stadiums
Two-Sided Butcheries
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Two-Sided Butcheries
Bread-Shaped Buildings
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Bread-Shaped Buildings
Skyline-Dominating Buildings
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Skyline-Dominating Buildings
Eco-Friendly Teardrop Trailers
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Eco-Friendly Teardrop Trailers
Cinematic Chocolate Factory Eateries
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Cinematic Chocolate Factory Eateries
Clay-Roofed Houses
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Clay-Roofed Houses
Wall-Opening Homes
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Wall-Opening Homes
Serpent-Shaped Skyscrapers
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Serpent-Shaped Skyscrapers
Hyperboloid Vertical Farms
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Hyperboloid Vertical Farms
Open-Sharing Offices
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Open-Sharing Offices
Simulated Iceberg Installations
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Simulated Iceberg Installations
Green-Roofed Retail Centers
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Idyllic Underwater Restaurants
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Idyllic Underwater Restaurants
Eco-Friendly Tech Hubs
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Eco-Friendly Tech Hubs
Upscale Modular Burger Bars
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Upscale Modular Burger Bars
Urban Factory Cafes
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Urban Factory Cafes
Translucent All-Season Homes
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Translucent All-Season Homes
Perforated Observation Towers
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Perforated Observation Towers
Minimalist Portuguese Homes
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Minimalist Portuguese Homes
Towering Timber Buildings
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Towering Timber Buildings
Projecting Home Facades
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Projecting Home Facades
Seafaring Lakeport Restaurants
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Seafaring Lakeport Restaurants
Luxurious Barn Homes
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Luxurious Barn Homes
Contemporary Hot Spring Resorts
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Contemporary Hot Spring Resorts
Secluded Glass Cabins
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Secluded Glass Cabins
Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
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Origami-Inspired Home Extensions
Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
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Curved Timber-Wrapped Towers
Compact Condo Buildings
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Compact Condo Buildings
Connected Illuminating Sustainable Tables
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Connected Illuminating Sustainable Tables
Slanted Garden Roofs
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Slanted Garden Roofs
Grassy Home Interiors
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Grassy Home Interiors
Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
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Straw Hat-Inspired Ceilings
Affordable Shipping Container Apartments
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Affordable Shipping Container Apartments
Colorful Fast Food Interiors
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Colorful Fast Food Interiors
Contemporary Brazilian Mansions
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Contemporary Brazilian Mansions
Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
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Color-Coordinated Sushi Bars
Post-Disaster Igloo Housing
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Post-Disaster Igloo Housing
Secluded Seaside Homes
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Secluded Seaside Homes
Cavernous Cliffside Abodes
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Cavernous Cliffside Abodes
Homeless Shelter Buses
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Farmhouse-Inspired Cafes
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Farmhouse-Inspired Cafes
Terrifying Glass Slides
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Terrifying Glass Slides
Modernist Zen Residences
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Modernist Zen Residences
Rejuvenated Urban Greenways
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Rejuvenated Urban Greenways
Towable Tiny Homes
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Towable Tiny Homes
Wall-Integrated Cafe Seating
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Wall-Integrated Cafe Seating
Communal Camping Tents
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Communal Camping Tents
Tiered Tiny Homes
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Tiered Tiny Homes
Utility Residence Blocks
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Utility Residence Blocks
Twisted Terrace Skyscrappers
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Twisted Terrace Skyscrappers
Modern Garden Retreats
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Modern Garden Retreats
Student-Friendly Micro-Apartments
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Student-Friendly Micro-Apartments
Camouflaged Contemporary Homes
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Camouflaged Contemporary Homes
70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
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70s-Inspired Ski Chalets
Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
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Deceptive Pre-Fab Homes
Cantilevered Cocktail Bars
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Cantilevered Cocktail Bars
Comfortable Glamping Yurts
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Comfortable Glamping Yurts
Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
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Multilevel Kindergarten Classrooms
Pop-Up Paper Eateries
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Humble Eco Homes
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Humble Eco Homes
Eco-Friendly Glamping Cabins
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Eco-Friendly Glamping Cabins
Minimalist Gothic Cottages
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Minimalist Gothic Cottages
Comprehensive Modern Homes
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Comprehensive Modern Homes
Prefabricated Eco-Homes
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Prefabricated Eco-Homes

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