Located in Boulder, Colorado—the dream destination of any outdoor enthusiast—the Vista Drive Pavilion is a trapezoidal home designed by architecture firm Studio B. The studio decided to get experimental with its inspiration for this 5,501-square-foot residence. The architects referenced paintings by Robert Kelly, an American abstract artist who is known for depicting geometric shapes onto off-white backgrounds. Studio B has claimed that in drawing inspiration from Kelly, it was able to build the trapezoidal home as "a composition of solids and voids enjoying varying levels of transparency."
The geometrically inspired home has a main level and a basement. A lot of light comes through the sizable windows that Studio B installed. The furnishings and color palette of the interior are intentionally light to contrast with the exterior of Vista Drive Pavilion.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Geometric Design Homes
- The trend of using geometric designs in building homes provides an opportunity to create unique avant-garde architecture with variety of styles and shapes.
- Experimental Architecture
- The trend of experimental architecture using unconventional shapes and forms provides an opportunity for creating buildings that are not only functional but also artistically innovative and inspiring.
- Natural Light-filled Homes
- The trend of using large windows that allow natural light to fill homes provides a health benefit to homeowners while simultaneously creating an interesting living environment with visual interest from the interplay of light and other design elements.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architecture firms can explore new area for design and experimentation for avant-garde homes that inspire and delight.
- Construction
- The trend of unique and unconventional homes provides ample opportunity for construction companies to expand their expertise in these unique and challenging building constructions.
- Interior Design
- As the trend for geometrically inspired and light-filled homes grows, there is a great opportunity for interior designers to innovate in creating interiors that fit the unique style of these homes and enhance their natural light.
