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The Room For London Spherical Home Breaks Down the Walls of Architecture

— January 23, 2011 — Art & Design
If you're the type who fancies putting all of their worldly possessions on display, or one who enjoys a homestead without corners, then the Room For London spherical home may just be for you. Designed by Julian King, the structure is built from a clear polycarbonate that gives the owners a spectacular 360-degree view of their surroundings.

Though basic in appearance, the Room for London Spherical Home comes with all the modern-day features one could want. From a central skylit shower to a photovoltaic power source and LEDs in the shape of the continents, it's all here. For those who think the view is the most valuable feature of a home, this design is definitely in their wheelhouse.

Trend Themes

  1. Transparent Architecture — Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating transparent structures that provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings.
  2. Modern Spherical Homes — Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing spherical homes with contemporary features such as a skylit shower and photovoltaic power source.
  3. Innovative Lighting Solutions — Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating LED lighting in unique shapes, such as continents, to enhance the aesthetics of living spaces.

Industry Implications

  1. Architecture — Disruptive innovation opportunity in reimagining traditional architectural designs to create spherical, transparent homes.
  2. Home Construction — Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing construction techniques and materials to build transparent structures using polycarbonate.
  3. Renewable Energy — Disruptive innovation opportunity in integrating photovoltaic power sources in residential buildings to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources.
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