# Clear Globular Abodes The Room For London Spherical Home Breaks Down the Walls of Architecture By Alex Scott | Published 2011-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/room-for-london-spherical-home References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/room-for-london-who-doesn-t-want-to-live-in-it/) & [juliankingarchitect](http://www.juliankingarchitect.com/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-o) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphaline) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e55000) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Transparent Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating transparent structures that provide a 360-degree view of the surroundings. - **Modern Spherical Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in designing spherical homes with contemporary features such as a skylit shower and photovoltaic power source. - **Innovative Lighting Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating LED lighting in unique shapes, such as continents, to enhance the aesthetics of living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in reimagining traditional architectural designs to create spherical, transparent homes. - **Home Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in developing construction techniques and materials to build transparent structures using polycarbonate. - **Renewable Energy:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in integrating photovoltaic power sources in residential buildings to reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Geometric Structural Dynamic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagone-house.md) - [Spherical Urban Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-ballroom.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Circular Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-o.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md)