This collection of December 2014 architecture ideas is chock full of modern and minimalist structures that have many sharp features. As people look to the future whether it be for practical reasons or aesthetic purposes, it is easy to see why a focus on such clean and contemporary spaces becomes so apparent. Easy, convenient and pleasant, a person can't go wrong with such designs.
At the end of the day, many of these December 2014 architecture trends point to a direction that is about longevity and style, not simply what is in fashion. Although there area a few exceptions. In one case, a house boasts an entire aluminum exterior with a quilted pattern. Another space converts an old garage into a modern gallery while still maintaining its original roughness.
Top 100 Architecture Trends in December
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Effortless Free-Flowing Homes
This 1960s Residence Has Been Completely Revamped
99
Off-Grid Tiny Homes
The POD-Indawo is Designed For Life in South Africa
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Charming Contemporary Bungalows
This 1984 House Features a Beautiful New Renovation
97
Tree House Abodes
This London House Blends Into Its Environment
96
Contemporary Forest Residences
Chile's CBI House Blends Modern Design with Natural Topography
95
Versatile Prefab Cabins
2by4 Architects' Prefab Homes Can Function On and Off The Grid
94
Luxurious Seaside Wonderlands
This Gorgeous Seaside Property Takes Advantage of the Views
93
Leaning Cabin Residences
Uhlik Architekti's Compact Vacation Home is Supported by a Standing Rock
92
Boxy Contemporary Villas
Kiseleff 16 BY DOOI Studio is Full of Warmth and Art
91
Minimalist Beach Houses
Juan Carlos Doblado Designs a Striking White Home in Peru
90
Contemporary Prefab Housing
The Mini House by Jonas Wagell and Sommarnojen is a Tiny Getaway
89
Customizable Teepee Cabins
The Nook by Antony Gibbon is Convert into a Raft
88
Concealed Garden Abodes
This Modern Japanese Home Boasts a Hidden Rooftop Garden
87
Industrial Indoor Gardens
This Artist's Studio Doubles as a Practical Greenhouse Space
86
Vibrant Home Renovations
This House Renovation Breathes New Life into a Tired 1960s Home
85
White Scandinavian Apartments
This Kiev Apartment Features a Layout Free From Clutter
84
Contemporary Timber Cottages
This Wooden Chalet Takes a Cue from Agricultural Architecture
83
Top-Heavy Glass Buildings
This Luxury New York Residence is Designed by ODA
82
Fluidly Spacious Showrooms
The Obumex Outside Building Blurs the Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
81
Modular Small-Scale Residences
SsD Architecture's Songpa Micro-Housing Accommodates Life Changes
80
Landscape-Oriented Mansions
This Three-Storey Concrete Home Features a Moat-Like Entrance
79
Luxurious Living Units
This Luxury Development Offers Homey Cedar Touches
78
Unexpectedly Contemporary Homes
The Lady Peel House by RZLBD Pays Tribute to Beatrice Lillie
77
Music-Themed Industrial Offices
Berlin's Soundcloud Office is Both Cozy and Collaborative
76
Solar-Powered Abodes
The Contemporary Family Residence Features an Eco Design
75
Organic Garden Abodes
The Green Bean House Features a Spiraling Interior Design Plan
74
Mirrored Forested Cabins
The Mont-Tremblant National Park Discovery Center Blends In
73
Unified Downtown Duplexes
This Modern Renovation Focuses on Achieving Harmony
72
Eco-Friendly Towers
Studio Gang's New Building in Miami Will Seek LEED Gold Certification.
71
Magnificent Mountainside Mansions
The Lakecrest Residence Offers Spectacular Views
70
Miniscule Eco-Friendly Retreats
'The Tiny' is Built From 99% Recycled Materials
69
Luxe South African Houses
Cove 3 by SAOTA and Antoni Associates is All Glass, Wood and Concrete
68
Conceptual Painterly Hotels
The William Hotel Features Several Intense Color Schemes
67
Mounted Timber Abodes
The House in Miyake Features a Unique Arrangement
66
Organic Urbanism Abodes
This Country Residence Acommodates both the Natural and Urban Spheres
65
Translucent Corrugated Structures
The Timber Framework of the Light Shed is Still Visible
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Skate Ramp Residences
The House in Byoubugaura Features a Sweeping Floor
63
Monochromatic Polish Apartments
This Contemporary Dwelling Design Hinges on Simplicity
62
Streamlined Californian Residences
William Hefner's Trousdale Residence Embraces Minimalist Design
61
Portable Hurricane Shelters
The Hush2 Shelter Can Withstand Violent Hurricanes
60
Luxe Master Suite Decor
This Master Suite Blends Window Views with User Privacy
59
Sleek Contemporary Renovations
This Special Home Features an Off-Lane Carport
58
Modern Alpine Abodes
This Contemporary Alpine House Features a Peaceful Design Plan
57
Harmonious Downtown Abodes
The Laidley Street Residence Features a Wall-Length Cabinet
56
Former Church Offices
This Converted Office Space Used to be a Church
55
Luxe Industrial Dwellings
This Modern Portuguese Residence Blends Industrial and Organic Details
54
Sloping Arboreal Residences
This Custom-Spec Residence is Built with Green Methods
53
Blackened Timber Retreats
This Single-Story Holiday Home Features Three Separate Volumes
52
Timber-Framed Farmhouses
This Renovated Farmhouse Accommodates a Young Family
51
Alabaster Swedish Residences
This Palmgren House is Located Among Sweden's Snow-Filled Hills
50
Self-Designed Monochrome Studios
Post- Cleverly Differentiates its Workspace Design with Paint
49
Compact Holiday Homes
The Holiday House Makes the Most of a Small Space
48
Floating Surf Parks
Melbourne May Get the World's First Artificial Floating Surf Park
47
Energy-Saving Buildings
Indira Paryavaran Bhavan is India's First Net Zero Energy Building
46
Slim Alleyway Abodes
This Family Home in an Alley is Small, But Surprisingly Spacious
45
Inverted Metropolitan Lofts
This New York Loft Received a Brightening Face Lift
44
African Urban Planning
Koffi & Diabaté's Urban Planning Projects Offer Solutions
43
Airy Open Townhouses
This Modern Townhouse Maintains a Strong Connection to the Outdoors
42
Watery Courtyard Residences
This Contemporary Estate Features a Water Court
41
Boxy Cantilevered Residences
House on a Stream is a Modern Private Retreat in India
40
Asymmetrical Garden Residences
631 Mansfield is a Modern Home with Indoor and Outdoor Green Spaces
39
Three-Tier Renovations
This Modern Home Features a Space-Saving Interior Arrangement
38
Scenic Cubic Homes
The Redaction House Optimizes for the View
37
Luxury Airplane Apartments
KLM Converted An Aircraft Into a Luxury Apartment
36
Mountainside Guest Homes
This Home and Guest House Form a Visual Enclosure
35
Sports Pitch-Inspired Offices
Onefootball's Athletic HQ Design Features a Fake Grass Running Track
34
Mountain Adventure Accommodations
Mountain Hostel by Atelier 8000 Boasts Gorgeous Winter Views
33
Composed Concrete Abodes
This Set of Houses Features Cool Concrete Inside and Out
32
Futuristic Pier Parks
Thomas Heatherwick Designs a Floating Landscape Above the Hudson River
31
Rugged Terrain Houses
Shogo Aratani Architect & Associates Designs a Contemporary Home in Japan
30
Eco-Friendly Watchtowers
This WW2-Era Watchtower is Being Brought Back To Life
29
Natural Observatory Abodes
The Stratford Creek House Puts the Emphasis on the View
28
Understated Beauty Shops
This Cosmetic Shop Design Expresses Beauty in Raw Materials
27
Rugged Stone Dwellings
This Luxurious Estate Features an Indoor-Outdoor Pool
26
Modernized Mosaic Abodes
This Barcelona Apartment Blends Together Vintage and Modern Elements
25
Power Station Roof Gardens
The Battersea Roof Gardens Will Overlook Battersea Power Station
24
Elegant Arboreal Salons
The Glass + Wood Building Accommodates a Salon and Office
23
Upcycled Sign Canopies
This Sculptural Shade Canopy is Made Out of Recycled Street Signage
22
Superimposed Rectangle Housing
StudioMET Architects' Texas Family Home Boasts an Industrial Look
21
Local Architecture Apps
This Portland Design App from R/GA Highlights Gems in the Community
20
Adaptable Community Buildings
Paris' Carreau du Temple's New Design is Modern and Flexible
19
Undulating Train Stations
Vinge Train Station Will Blend In Seamlessly With the City of Vinge
18
Imposing Concrete Abodes
This Portuguese Residence is an Impenetrable Fortress
17
Open-Air Homes
The Bottom Floor of this Brazilian Home is Open for Outdoor Dining & Recreation
16
Food-Focused Terminal Redesigns
The United Airlines Terminal at Newark Airport is Getting a Reboot
15
Geometric Home Additions
This Home Addition Highlights the Difference Between the Old and New
14
Quilted Aluminum Abodes
The Aluminum Cladding on this Japanese Home Makes it Unique and Space-Age
13
Environmentally Sensitive Abodes
The Harbor House Takes the Delicate Site into Consideration
12
Revived Landmark Abodes
Additions to the Fitzroy House Update a Landmark Property for Modern Life
11
Intimate Timber Dwellings
The Oak Pass Guest House is Spacious and Homey
10
Earthy Swedish Villas
This Woodland Villa Enhances the Quality of the Landscape
9
Atypically Arched Abodes
The Vault House by Johnston Marklee Looks Like Chic Swiss Cheese
8
Nordic Korean Cafes
This Eclectic Cafe in South Korea Exudes a Colorful Personality
7
Frozen River Restaurants
Winnipeg's Raw:almond Pop Up Restaurant is Situated on a Frozen River
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Kaleidoscopic Transit Stations
New York City's Fulton Center Has a Kaleidoscopic Dome
5
Minimalist Swedish Spas
The Yasuragi Spa is Offering 27 New Rooms
4
Converted Garage Galleries
The Blau Projects Gallery by ARKIZ is a Revamped Industrial Space
3
Insect-Proof Homes
The Matchbox Is a Sustainable Tiny Home
2
Composed Courtyard Villas
The Center Court Villa Features a Series of Courtyards
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Hybrid Courtyard Dwellings
This Courtyard Home Features Three Gabled Roofs
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Aluminum-Clad Kitchen Designs
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Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes
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Sculptural Geometric Formed ADUs
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3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades
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Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses
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Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
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Nature Blending Modern Homes
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Robust Monolithic Walled Homes
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Renovated Maximalist Apartments
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