Top 85 Architecture Trends in July

From Upcycled Carton Pavilions to Crowdsourced Building Designs

— July 25, 2015 — Art & Design
With the continued pursuit of integrating nature into manmade structure, many of the July 2015 architecture innovations involve reflecting the natural environment that surrounds new developments. From hospitals that provide sprawling of views of greenery in order to inspire healing to urban rooftop farms that aim to seek out any possible outpost for agriculture, there are plenty applications that point to the future of architecture and design.

Similarly, many designers and architects have realized the impact of sympathetic environments on individuals, such as those serving time in federal institutions or in a hospital. Well-being is now at the forefront of architecture in these cases thanks to the many studies that point to the intricate relationship between individuals and the spaces they spend the majority of their time in.

Additionally, there are plenty of resources being dedicated to insuring the most sustainable building processes as possible are adhered to. Whether through the use of reclaimed materials or by creating structures with dual-purposes, there are plenty of ways to limit the impact on the surrounding environment.
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Block-Stacked Buildings
Block-Stacked Buildings
This Stacked Building Concept Will Replace the World Trade Centers
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Hospital-Inspired Research Centers
Hospital-Inspired Research Centers
This All-White Interior Architecture Reflects a Hospital
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Cardboard Furnishing Kits
Cardboard Furnishing Kits
The Room In A Box Kit Makes Furnishing Quick, Cheap and Convenient
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Elegant Wave-Shaped Piers
Elegant Wave-Shaped Piers
This Ocean-Mimicking Dock Was Designed by van Zuuk
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Stainless Steel-Clad Buildings
Stainless Steel-Clad Buildings
The New Investcorp Building is Designed By Zaha Hadid
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80
Twisted Staircase Architecture
Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
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Aerial Pedestrian Bridges
Aerial Pedestrian Bridges
The Paleisbrug Pedestrian Bridges Double Up As Parks in the Sky
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Skate Bowl Treehouses
Skate Bowl Treehouses
The Cinder Cone Treehouse Has Its Very Own Skating Bowl
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Brutalist Architecture Boutiques
Brutalist Architecture Boutiques
Moschino's Milan Location Juxtaposes Minimalist and Busy Designs
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Crowdsourced Building Designs
Crowdsourced Building Designs
The Face of Karim Rashid's SoHo Building Was Decided on Facebook
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Towering Taxi Headquarters
Towering Taxi Headquarters
The Uber Headquarters Design Concept is a Major Sign of Success
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Bat-Friendly Bridges
Bat-Friendly Bridges
This Dutch Bridge Forms a Natural Pathway and Roosting Spot for Local Bats
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Digitized Facade Buildings
Digitized Facade Buildings
This OCAD University Building in Toronto Will Have a Readable Facade
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Innovation-Focused Districts
Innovation-Focused Districts
The Miami Innovation District Will Foster Creative Tech Ideas
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Three-Sided Buildings
Three-Sided Buildings
This Triangle-Shaped Building Contains a Roofless Triangular Courtyard
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Childish Cartoon Murals
Childish Cartoon Murals
Miki Mottes Created These Playful Wall Murals in an Israeli Hospital
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Elevated Urban Corridors
Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
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Suspended Rainbow Artwork
Suspended Rainbow Artwork
This Aerial Artwork Cascades Colorful Patterns Above Boston's Streets
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Folding Front Houses
Folding Front Houses
The Spiegel Haus By Carterwilliamson Architects is Restful and Robust
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Sympathetic Clinic Designs
Sympathetic Clinic Designs
This Finnish Health Clinic is Designed to Encourage Well-Being
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Curtained Open Offices
Curtained Open Offices
Dekleva Gregoric Architects Provides Privacy in a Unique Way
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Panoramic Library Interiors
Panoramic Library Interiors
Vector Architects' Latest Project is a Reading Room With a View
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Elevated Treetop Campsites
Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
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Hidden Heater Houses
Hidden Heater Houses
This Baraban Design Studio Home Hides Its Central Column with a Fireplace
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Luxurious Safari Lodges
Luxurious Safari Lodges
The Sandibe Okavango Lounge is Opulent and Eco-Friendly
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Plant Pot-Inspired Buildings
Plant Pot-Inspired Buildings
This Maggie's Centre Building Embraces Plants' Therapeutic Qualities
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Record-Breaking Pivoting Doors
Record-Breaking Pivoting Doors
Sculp IT Oufits an Antwerp Home with an Impressive Glass Entrance
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Smart Floating Farms
Smart Floating Farms
An Automated Offshore Food Platform is Conceived to Address Future Shortages
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Striking Architectural Closeups
Striking Architectural Closeups
This Building Photography Series Highlights Architectural Details
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Charred Wood Pavillions
Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
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Central Station Boutique Hotels
Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
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Elevated Dining Rooms
Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
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Massive Water Filtrating Sculptures
Massive Water Filtrating Sculptures
This Structure Combines Sustainability with Elegance
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Slow Food Showcases
Slow Food Showcases
The Slow Food Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 is a Stunning Timber Structure
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3D-Printed Bridges
3D-Printed Bridges
This Amsterdam Bridge Will Be Built Using Industrial Robots
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Magnified Cityscape Photography
Magnified Cityscape Photography
This Takashi Kitajima Photography Series Uses a Magnifying Glass
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Triumphant Skyscraper Designs
Triumphant Skyscraper Designs
These Designs for the Two World Trade Center are Very Striking
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Upcycled Carton Pavilions
Upcycled Carton Pavilions
This Pavilion at the NYC Ideas City Festival is Sustainably Designed
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Futuristic Froyo Shops
Futuristic Froyo Shops
Camden's Samba Swirl Location Features LED Mood Lighting
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Majestic Pilgrim Hotels
Majestic Pilgrim Hotels
The Abraj Kudai Hotel Will Be Located in the Muslim Holy City of Mecca
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Prismatic Wedding Chapels
Prismatic Wedding Chapels
This Stunning Rainbow Chapel is in the Shanghai Museum of Glass
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Stacked Box High-Rises
Stacked Box High-Rises
The 1500 West Georgia Building Will Stand Out in Vancouver's Skyline
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Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
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Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations
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Sculptural Beauty Stores
Sculptural Beauty Stores
The Dior Boutique Concept in Seoul is Full of Sweeping Lines
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Wooden High-Rise Buildings
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
The Baobab Project Conceives the World's Tallest Wooden Building
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Drill Bit Buildings
Drill Bit Buildings
The United Tower in Bahrain Bay is a Striking Spiralling Structure
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Illusory Construction Coverings
Illusory Construction Coverings
The 'Unboxing Fyrklovern' Hints at What's Coming Soon to Stockholm
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Glass Box Residences
Glass Box Residences
Fearon Hay Architects Creates an Incredibly Open House Design
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Theme Park Playgrounds
Theme Park Playgrounds
This Willy Wonka-Inspired Playground is Fun for All Ages
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Effortlessly Austere Homes
Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
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Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
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Spacious Minimalist Homes
Spacious Minimalist Homes
This Highgate Road Residence Boasts a Roomy and Naturally Lit Interior
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Spiraling Living Staircases
Spiraling Living Staircases
Paul Cocksedge's Design Encourages Relaxation and Creative Thinking
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Ice Cream-Mimicking Playgrounds
Ice Cream-Mimicking Playgrounds
This Ice Cream Playground is a Pink & Blue Wonderland for Kids
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Wine Orchard Architecture
Wine Orchard Architecture
The Vineyard Hogl by Ludescher-lutz Architects
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Compartmentalized Family Cabins
Compartmentalized Family Cabins
These Miniature Cabins Combine Three Rooms in One Single Structure
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Urbanized Rooftop Farms
Urbanized Rooftop Farms
This 42,000 Square Foot Rooftop Farm Was Created in New York
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Contemporary Crater Architecture
Contemporary Crater Architecture
Two Moon By Moon Hoon is a Visually Striking Cultural Center
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Exposed Structure Houses
Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
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Aquatic Shopping Malls
Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
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Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
The New Biomega Store in Copenhagen Features a Stark Interior Design
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Interactive Architectural Toys
Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
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Shipping Container Offices
Shipping Container Offices
This Danish-Made Office is Made to Be Moved
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Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
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Inexpensive Bamboo Homes
Inexpensive Bamboo Homes
The Framework House is Targeted Towards Low-Income Cambodians
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Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Marc Koehler Architects's Latest Project Stores Books Creatively
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Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
New York's Lowline Lab Will be a Prototype of the Real Lowline
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Upcycled Umbrella Art
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
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Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
This Outdoor Mirror Canopy Creates a Playful Light and Shadow Display
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Solar-Powered Tiny Homes
Solar-Powered Tiny Homes
This Tiny Home Was Designed By Californian High School Students
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Pop-Up Offices
Pop-Up Offices
This Outdoor Pop-Up Office Brings People and Nature Together
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Asymmertical Country Homes
Asymmertical Country Homes
Kostiantyn Kuvika's Valley House Boasts Geometric Design Details
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Light Projection Facades
Light Projection Facades
Vivid Sydney Festival Illuminates Urban Structures with Whimsical Imagery
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Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating
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Opulent Upscale Eateries
Opulent Upscale Eateries
This Jakarta Restaurant Boasts a Two-Storey Wine Cellar
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Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
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Origami Playground Canopies
Origami Playground Canopies
This Brightly Colored Thin Metal Canopy Protects a Playground in Spain
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Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
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Luxurious Italian Diner Interiors
Luxurious Italian Diner Interiors
This Chic Restaurant in Amsterdam Blends Old and New World Charm
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Extremely Split Houses
Extremely Split Houses
Villa Kogelhof by Paul de Ruiter Architects is Dramatically Divided
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Playful Tiny Homes
Playful Tiny Homes
The Toybox Tiny Home
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Hidden Hunting Cabins
Hidden Hunting Cabins
This Isolated Hunting Cabin Naturally Blends into Its Surroundings
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Village-Inspired Homes
Village-Inspired Homes
The Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects is a Throwback to Village Life
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Minimalist Greek Retreats
Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way
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