# Surreal Shard Residences 18.36.54 by Daniel Libeskind is Full of Futuristic Sharp Lines By Meghan Young | Published 2014-05-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/183654-by-daniel-libeskind References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/daniel-libeskind-18-36-54.html) & [daniel-libeskind](http://daniel-libeskind.com/projects/183654) 18.36.54 by Daniel Libeskind, an international architect with studios in New York, Zurich and Milan, is a [futuristic residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q88-residence) that boasts a lot of experimental elements. The design looks as though it is made up of sharp shards, giving it an overall surreal appeal. As though modeled after obsidian, the surface is [dark and shiny](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort) as well. Located in Connecticut, United States, 18.36.54 by Daniel Libeskind is visually striking. That doesn't end with its exterior. The inside mimics the [severe angles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty) of its outer design, but with a warmer undertone since it is covered in dark wood. Funny enough, Whitezine notes that "everything looks like it could collapse at any time." Of course, it is much sturdier than that. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Residences:** The trend of designing residential spaces with futuristic elements presents disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and construction companies. - **Experimental Architecture:** The trend of incorporating experimental elements in architectural designs creates opportunities for architects and designers to push creative boundaries and challenge traditional norms. - **Surreal Aesthetic:** The trend of using surreal and visually striking aesthetics in architecture provides opportunities for artists and architects to create unique and captivating structures that capture attention. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can leverage the trend of futuristic residences and experimental architecture to create innovative and visually stunning buildings. - **Interior Design and Furnishings:** The interior design and furnishings industry can capitalize on the surreal aesthetic trend to create products and designs that complement and enhance the unique visual aspects of experimental architecture. - **Art and Sculpture:** The art and sculpture industry can find opportunities in the surreal aesthetic trend by creating sculptures and installations that echo the visual language and concepts of experimental architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Social Housing Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-at-sumner-houses.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Riverside Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekyra-flowers.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Captivating Facade Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Design Collection-Honored Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse.md) - [Glass-Lined Corridor Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tranquil-abiding.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md)