# Sculpturally Architectural Door Handles The 'NEXXA' Door Handle is Elegantly Functional By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-11-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nexxa-door-handle References: [homecrux](https://www.homecrux.com/zaha-hadid-design-and-ize-have-created-sculptural-nexxa-door-handle/147749/) & [ize.info](https://www.ize.info/featured/zaha-nexxa) The 'NEXXA' door handle has been designed by [Zaha Hadid Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seyun-collection) for London-based Izé as a [sculptural yet highly functional fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-collection) for the home or office. The handle is characterized by its ergonomic aesthetic that will position itself on a door as a functional work of art that is perfect for adding a touch of understated style to a space. The handle maintains a vertical instead of horizontal resting position in order to further differentiate it from other [lever-style handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqara-smart-lock-u300) on the market. The 'NEXXA' door handle is intended to finish off ultra-modern spaces with a further touch of architectural style and is available in a number of special finishes that have been chosen by Zaha Hadid Design. Image Credit: Izé/Zaha Hadid Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sculptural Design:** Opportunities exist to create sculpturally designed products not traditionally viewed as aesthetic items. - **Vertical Resting Position:** Incorporating vertical resting positioning in product design can allow for innovative functionality yet to be explored in various industries. - **Function as Art:** Designing products with both aesthetic appeal and practical function opens the potential for new markets of art enthusiasts and functional product consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Sculptural design of decorative and functional home objects, such as door handles, can lead to new markets and differentiation for home décor industry products. - **Architecture:** Innovative products like the 'NEXXA' door handle may inspire further integration of functionality into the design of architectural products. - **Industrial Design:** Leverage the rise of functional art by more thoroughly incorporating the importance of aesthetics in industrial design industries like automotive and product manufacturing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Door Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ross-lovegroves-door-handles.md) - [Colorful Vibrant Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belt-handle.md) - [Elegant Wooden Pull Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ribbon-pull.md) - [Striped Wooden Handles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sensible-streaker.md) - [Sculptural Artful Hardware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petra.md) - [Interior Push-Pull Door Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anylock-milda.md) - [Bold Wooden Hardware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wide-guy-door-pull.md) - [Innovative Customizable Door Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-door-system.md) - [Bold Sculptural Hardware Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/profile-collection.md)