'House FMB' is a home with a difficult task. Its occupants, the clients behind the design from Fuchs Wacker Architekten, hoped for the house to be able to comfortably keep children around as their young family grew, and yet they didn't want to abandon the (attractive but severe) tenets of contemporary home design. The architects managed to deliver by separating forms between interior and exterior.
The outside of House FMB looks like a standard contemporary home, with several large, white, rectangular panels that cover the facade. Though boxy on the outside, the shapes on the inside are far more amenable to everyday life. The most notable interior features are the two staircases in the home: smooth, white, spiraling fixtures that drop directly out of the ceiling. That gentle curve is playful, which is an ideal quality for children.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Angular Exterior Design
- There is an opportunity to disrupt the housing industry by incorporating angular exterior designs that challenge traditional home aesthetics.
- Curved Interior Features
- Incorporating curved interior features like spiraling staircases can create a more playful and child-friendly environment within homes.
- Separation of Forms
- Creating a clear distinction between the exterior and interior forms of a home can result in a visually striking design that satisfies both contemporary aesthetics and functional needs.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects can explore innovative designs that challenge conventional notions of home architecture by incorporating angular exteriors and curved interiors.
- Real Estate Development
- Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for unique and visually appealing homes by embracing the trend of separating forms in home design.
- Interior Design
- Interior designers can incorporate playful and child-friendly elements like spiraling staircases to create a more captivating and interactive living space.
