# Speckled Superstructures The Polka-Dotted Lightmos Thonglor by Architectkidd By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightmos-thonglor References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2009/11/23/lightmos-thonglor-by-architectkidd/) & [architectkidd](http://www.architectkidd.com/) In Thailand, it is not uncommon for building owners to add [additional layers over existing surfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house) to create patterned exteriors. These ‘ad-hoc facades’ are the inspiration behind the Lightmos Thonglor building by Bangkok-based architecture practice Architectkidd. The designers at Architectkidd turned the Lightmos Thonglor structure from an old shop house into a [lighting showroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barnacle-wall-sconce). Pursuing the idea of an ‘accidental’ facade, they initiated different design experiments, which resulted in the circular holes seen here on the exterior of the Lightmos Thonglor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 25% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Patterned Exteriors:** Architects and designers can explore the trend of creating patterned exteriors using ad-hoc facades in building design. - **Accidental Facades:** The trend of experimenting with accidental facades enables architects to create unique building designs that stand out. - **Circular Holes:** Circular holes on building exteriors can be a trend that architects and designers can explore to create unique and innovative architecture. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the trend of ad-hoc facades and accidental facades to create innovative and unique building designs. - **Lighting:** The lighting industry can benefit from incorporating circular holes design in building exterior as a new way to showcase lighting products. - **Construction:** Incorporating the trend of patterned exteriors into building construction can add design elements that can transform a building's exterior into something extraordinary. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thatched Hut-Defined Bright Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polspotten.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Silver Curtain Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-k-1.md) - [Translucent Mesh-Wrapped Art Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flickering-peak.md) - [House-Layered Structural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chodge.md) - [Lime Plastered Terraced House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-house.md) - [Lightness-Themed Womenswear Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-by-one-1.md) - [Rippled Facade Luxe Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dior-store-2.md) - [Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-coffee-roasters.md)