The Schuppen House is a design feat by the team at Brandt + Simon Architekten that creatively replicates the skin of an amphibian on the exterior of a shingled home. The abode looks as though it has scales with a series of gradient green panels that are stacked overtop of one another to create an intricate pattern. From far away it looks as though the house has a set of scales the way a snake would along its body.
The shingles feature a unique green colorway that moves from light to dark from the top of the house to the base. The individual pieces are rounded on the edges so that they create a texturized look throughout the siding of the home. While shingles are often used to cover roofs, Brandt + Simon Architekten showcase how the material can be integrated throughout a facade.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Amphibian-inspired Architecture
- Innovative architects are using the unique texture and coloration of amphibians as inspiration for modern building design.
- Creative Facade Materials
- Architects and designers are exploring non-traditional materials, such as shingles, to create unique and eye-catching exterior building designs.
- Textural Siding
- Architects are utilizing rounded edges and textural elements in building materials to add depth and dimension to the exterior of homes and buildings.
Sectors Adopting This
- Architecture
- Architects can embrace the use of non-traditional materials as well as take inspiration from nature to create new and innovative exterior designs for modern buildings.
- Construction
- Builders can explore new materials and textures in their construction projects to create unique and stand-out exteriors for building designs.
- Home Design
- Home designers can experiment with new textures and color palettes, such as gradient shingles, to create visually stunning and modern homes.
