# Modernist Architecture Furniture Santiago by Liam Treanor Boasts Minimalist Wooden Designs By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-architecture-furniture References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/santiago-collection-liam-treanor/) & [liamtreanor](http://liamtreanor.co.uk/) As far as modernist architecture furniture goes, it's all about natural materials and minimalist lines. That is, if Liam Treanor, a designer based in South London, United Kingdom, has anything to say about it. His latest collection, dubbed Santiago, is comprised of surprisingly [playful pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palma-collection) in spite of how simple they first appear. Named after acclaimed architects, the [modernist architecture furniture collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norman-foster2) is comprised of the Lina Desk, Paulo Coffee Table, Affonso Stool, and the Louis Candlesticks. [Made out of oak or ash](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-storage), the designs might be clean and contemporary, but they have a warmth that any home can benefit from. In fact, it is this homey quality that will draw people towards it in the first place. Not to mention that there are unexpected twists to traditional details such as with the cabriole legs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Materials:** There is a growing trend in modernist architecture furniture towards using natural materials, creating opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly designs. - **Minimalist Lines:** The emphasis on minimalist lines in modernist architecture furniture opens up possibilities for sleek and streamlined designs that maximize functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. - **Playful Designs:** The incorporation of unexpected twists and playful elements in modernist architecture furniture presents opportunities to create unique and eye-catching pieces that stand out in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The modernist architecture furniture trend creates opportunities for furniture manufacturers to explore innovative ways of using natural materials and minimalist designs in their product lines. - **Interior Design:** The rise of modernist architecture furniture calls for interior designers to incorporate natural materials and minimalist lines in their design concepts, offering clients a contemporary and stylish living space. - **Home Decor Retail:** The demand for modernist architecture furniture with playful designs presents an opportunity for home decor retailers to curate a unique and modern product selection that appeals to design-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wood-Centric Simple Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-collection.md) - [Simplistic Line-Formed Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptures-furniture.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formfunctional-archifurniture.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Modular Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-order.md) - [Natural Material-Emphasizing Furniture Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origin-made1.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ash-furniture.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Timeless Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeless-furniture2.md) - [Fluffy Organically-Shaped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fallwinter-21-minimo.md) - [Salvaged Timber Furniture Capsule](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formwork-collection.md)