# Artisan-Inspired Architectural Sketches The 'Archist' Series Imagines Famous Artists as Architects By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archist References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/can-you-name-the-famous-artists-who-inspired-these-buil-1537224225) & [federicobabina](http://federicobabina.com/ARCHIST) Federico Babina's latest series titled 'Archist' imagines an alternate reality in which buildings are designed by artists. Babina resurrects some of the greats -- Andy Warhol, Salvador Dali, Mark Rothko -- and applies their general artistic aesthetic to a brand new medium. The end result is a fun guessing game of who designed what, whether it be a [mod apartment complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio), a savvy office space or a [surrealist-style museum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). One thing is for sure: the world would certainly be a much more vibrant and lively place if these creative minds had worked on [major metropolises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding) instead of blank canvasses and the like. Overall, Babina's series offers a refreshing re-conceptualization of some of the most celebrated artists of our time. Those who appreciate art will most definitely enjoy browsing 'Archist.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Art-inspired Architecture:** There is an opportunity to bring the artistic aesthetic of famous artists into the world of architecture design. - **Interactive Design:** Interactive design and guessing games can provide a fun and engaging aspect to architecture design. - **Alternative Realities:** Alternative realities can give a new perspective on traditional fields and offer new possibilities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can utilize the innovative artistic styles of famous artists to create unique and bold designs. - **Art:** The art industry can explore new avenues, such as architecture design, that combine traditional artistic mediums with pragmatic applications. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can use interactive design and guessing games to engage consumers in creative and unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Paper-Made Mosaic Artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-life-architecture-exhibition.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [AI-Generated Retrofuturistic Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturistic-objects.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Optical Illusion Replica Artworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liberty-science-center.md) - [Colorful Metaverse Cities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metaverse-cities.md) - [AI-Generated Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaudiinspired.md)