# Abstract Expressive Facades Granular Spa Haus' Sculptural Cladding is Indicative of its Interior By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-02-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/granular-spa-haus References: [suckerpunchdaily](http://www.suckerpunchdaily.com/2013/02/21/granular-spa-haus/) & [upenn12.blogspot](http://upenn12.blogspot.ca/2012/10/studio-progress.html) The designer of the Granular Spa Haus didn't dress the building with elaborate abstract forms just for the sake of it, his intention was really to establish a new architectural language that translates the program on the inside onto the facade. So as avant-garde as this [housing complex and health center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heartland-whole-health-institute) might appear, its skin is actually an honest expression of the spatial organization within. It might also surprise you to learn that these seemingly futuristic and fluid forms have actually been inspired by the sculptural motifs of [Gothic vault designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico). Michael Iskandar's project acquaints old styles and new with a creativity and logic that are timeless. The Granular Spa Haus embodies a structural and decorative honesty that is quite pronounced for an example of [contemporary architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-switch-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Abstract Expressive Facades:** Incorporating abstract and expressive forms onto building facades to create a unique language and representation of the interior space. - **Sculptural Motifs:** Drawing inspiration from historic sculptural motifs to create modern and innovative designs. - **Creative and Logical Design:** Combining creativity and logic to produce timeless and honest architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architecture can utilize abstract and expressive facades as a representation of the interior and to create unique visual appeal. - **Interior Design:** Interiors can take inspiration from historic sculptural motifs to create innovative and modern designs. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from combining creativity and logic to produce more efficient and timeless buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Cantilevered Mountain Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Textural Red Concrete Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinic-in-anif.md)