# Diamond Glow Architecture The AKBANK Creates Modern Shapes in a Basic Building By dagli + atelier d'architecture | Published 2009-06-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptional-furniture1 References: [insidefeeders](http://www.insidefeeders.com/archives/2711) & [dagli.lu](http://www.dagli.lu) The AKBANK in Amsterdam is a bright and bold modern design recently constructed in Turkey that uses the hard lines of a [diamond design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami). The key element for the AKBANK design is the concrete core of the building. The architects focused on creating [sculptural furniture elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acne-studios-flagship-stores) around the core, transforming it into the “core object." The design is based on illuminated horizontal stripes or bands bordering the core walls. The AKBANK is a great example of [modern, sculptural design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sculptural Architecture:** Designing buildings as sculptural objects presents opportunities for creating visually striking and unconventional structures. - **Illuminated Design:** Incorporating illuminated elements into architecture provides opportunities for enhancing aesthetic appeal and creating unique visual effects. - **Core-focused Design:** Using the building core as a central design feature allows for innovative and efficient use of space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage sculptural design and illuminated elements to push boundaries and create memorable structures. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore the integration of core-focused design to optimize space utilization and streamline construction processes. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating sculptural furniture elements around building cores presents opportunities for interior designers to create visually striking and functional spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Fish Scale-Resembling Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/istanbul-modern.md) - [Art Deco-Tower Angular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-libeskind.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Diamond-Inspired Luxe Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami.md) - [Evocative Mid-Century Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md)