# Beach-Blended Architecture The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club Receives a Makeover By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-bondi-surf-life-saving-club References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/dbj-peter-colquhoun-north-bondi-surf-life-saving-club-04-17-2014/) & [northbondisurfclub](http://www.northbondisurfclub.com/) The North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club has received an upgrade recently by DBJ and Peter Colquhoun. The old structure didn't blend well with the surroundings, but the [renovations made the building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia) go well with the massive patch of sand at its doorstep. The new design is also much more open than the old one, with [open areas at the front](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/street-clubhouse) looking down onto a central courtyard. More windows have also bee placed in the front, so as to avoid complete separation from those inside and outside. Patterned tiles have been used as the main material for the outside of the building, which have a reflective quality that shines during the day. That way, the North Bondi Surf Life Saving Club is more recognizable from a further distance away. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/dbj-peter-colquhoun-north-bondi-surf-life-saving-club-04-17-2014/), [northbondisurfclub](http://www.northbondisurfclub.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blended Architecture:** Exploring how architecture can blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design industry. - **Open Design:** Creating more open and interactive spaces within buildings can revolutionize the architectural industry by enhancing the connection between the indoor and outdoor environments. - **Reflective Materials:** Incorporating reflective materials into building exteriors can introduce a new trend in architectural aesthetics and help buildings become more easily identifiable from a distance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Exploring the concept of blended architecture can revolutionize the way buildings interact with their natural surroundings, providing new opportunities for architectural design firms. - **Design:** Experimenting with open design concepts can disrupt the traditional boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, opening up new possibilities for designers to create innovative and engaging experiences. - **Construction:** The use of reflective materials in building exteriors presents an opportunity for construction companies to embrace new techniques and materials in order to create visually striking and recognizable structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eclectic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg-byron-bay.md) - [Reimagined Stylish Beachside Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachside-hotel-1.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Modern Neutral-Toned Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boca-raton.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Multigenreational Seaside Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barliswedlick.md) - [Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg.md)