These February 2020 design innovations include whimsical playground additions and gaming design contests.
When exploring the month's architecture and interior design examples, standouts include the spiraled facade of 'The Exchange' building in Sydney, Australia. The structure is designed by Kengo Kuma and is "wrapped in 20,000 meters of light-colored wood," and feaures a circular design allowing for accessible public spaces.
Islyn Studio's interior for Bond Vet is another notable project, fusing functional and contemporary elements to create an inviting health center for animals. Additionally, Tetra Seats are another favorite that draws inspiration from the iconic, retro arcade game. The block-shaped seats mimic the elements found inside the game and are sold in sets of 5 that can be easily customized and reconfigured.
Top 60 Design Trends in February
From Whimsical Playground Additions to Gaming Design Contests:
Jana Pijak — Feb 23, 2020 — Art & Design
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In-Closet Lighting Strips
Luminook Introduced a Simple Way to Light Up Dark Spaces at CES 2020
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Intensely Whimsical Playground Additions
X+ Living's Design is Supplementary to a Restaurant
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Collaborative Ultra-Elegant Autos
Hermès and Bugatti Work on an Exclusive Chiron Designs
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Visually Striking Café Pavilions
This Café Pavilion by Morag Myerscough Has Illusionary Properties
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Chic Ski-In-Ski-Out Hotels
Le Coucou is Part of the Meribel Resort in the Les Trois Vallées
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Strikingly Luminous Exhibits
Studio Drift Draws Inspiration from Birds & Dandelions for This Event
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High-Tech Meditation Pods
OpenSeed's Fully Enclosed Pods Support Meditation in the Workplace
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Inspirational Sustainability Trails
MINI & Kinetic Boast Sustainable Urban Solutions in Novel Ways
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Mesmerizing Interactive Sound Installations
Steve Parker's Work is Incredibly Unique and Intricate
51
Ethereal Jewelry Shop Aesthetics
Studio Shamshiri Curates a Beautiful Interior for Sonia Boyajian
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Whimsical Slime Packaging
Vault49 Curates a Stunningly Playful Design for the Moon Cotton Brand
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Design-Forward Veterinary Clinics
Islyn Studio Curates the Interior Aesthetic of Bond Vet
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Digital Age Survival Kits
Lucy McRae's Kit Provides Support for Escaping a Digital Future
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Artistic Twisting Diffusers
TWYSTR Offers a Unique Aromatherapy Solution
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Unconventionally Designed Bookstores
Trace Architecture Office's Design Boasts Old & New Elements
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Naturalistic Lighting Collections
Veli Foliage Lighting Has a Low Environmental Impact
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Upcycled Gas Container Furniture
Waterform Design's Approach to This Project is Perfectly Thematic
43
Minimalist Horse Stall-Inspired Cafes
This Minimalist Cafe in Ras Al Khaimah is Designed by Bone
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Ethereally Designed Womenswear Stores
The Geijoeng Store in Shenzhen is Curated by Studio 10
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Click-In Flat-Pack Sofas
Swyft Contributes to the Evolution of Minimalist Flat-Pack Furniture
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Shelf-Shaped Pet Beds
studio PESI's GROUND FLOOR is a Space-Saving Design for Pet Owners
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Rounded Tip Knife Collections
Viners Boasts a Collection That Seeks to Reduce Knife Incidents
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Organization-Forward Designer Bowls
The Kuru Line is an Iittala x Philippe Malouin Collaboration
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Indestructible Waterproof Notepads
The Stone Paper Nanobook 2.0 Has a Titanium Cover
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Intricate 3D-Printed Sand Installations
Precht and Mamou-Mani Architects Collaborate on Sandwaves
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Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Abodes
NC Design & Architecture Work on The Imperfect Residence
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Naturalistic Paper Pulp Illuminators
The 'Overcast Light' by Calen Knauf Has a Charming Design
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Comfort-Focused Furniture Exhibitions
The Friedman Benda Exhibit is Curated by Omar Sosa
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3D-Printed Dog Houses
CallisonRTKL Made a Unique Dog House Out of 1,000 Tennis Balls
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Brutalist-Channeling Furniture Ranges
Virgil Abloh Boasts Brutalist Furniture for Galerie Kreo
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Tattoo Culture-Inspired Footwear Designs
These Vans Sneaker Designs are Edgy and Thematic
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Jewelry-Like Electrical Accessories
Kelly Hoppen Created Elegantly Adorned Pieces for the Home
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Geometric Illumination Fixtures
The BROKIS GEOMETRIC Lighting Collection is Strikingly Chic
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Biodegradable Honey Packaging
Decomer's Plant-Based Honey Packaging Eliminates Plastic Use
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Warmly Contemporary Bakery Designs
Flourist Enlists Ste Marie to Organize a Chic, Modern Interior
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Touch-Controlled Globe Lamps
The Bolita Illuminator Must Be Moved Manually to Control Light
24
Video Game-Referencing Apartment Blocks
Aoa Architects' Pixel Building Pays Homage to Minecraft
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Unconventionally Stylish Basketball Shoes
The New Rendition of the Air Jordan 13s Celebrates CNY
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Video Game-Inspired Mail Stamps
The New Royal Mail Stamps are Informed by a Nostalgic Theme
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Geometry-Emphasizing Bathrooms
Marcante Testa's Stylish Bathroom Line References Roy Lichtenstein
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Corten Steel Landscape Accents
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter Builds Structures That Offer Direction
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Illuminated Holocaust Memorial Installations
Daan Roosegaarde's Sculpture Boasts Luminescent Rocks
18
Designer-Backed Opera Costumes
Rei Kawakubo Ventures into the World of High-Art with This Project
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All-Timber Neighborhoods
Henning Larsen Developed a Wooden Sustainable Community Design
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Hybrid Antihero Collectible Statues
Sidewshow & PCS Collectibles Boast a 40-Inch Venompool
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Spiraling Civic Centers
The Work of Kengo Kuma Adorns Australia with a Building Named the Exchange
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Branded 90s Dancehall Exhibitions
Red Bull Arts Debuts a Travelling Solo Exhibition by Akeem Smith
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Hygienic Touchless Toilets
The Kohler Touchless Toilet is Debuting at CES 2020
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Window-Shaped Illuminators
The SunnySide Device Hangs on the Wall & Produces Artificial Sunlight
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Air-Circulating Chandeliers
These Orient Express Ceiling Fan Chandeliers are Functionally Chic
10
Beginner-Friendly Cannabis Ranges
The Tokyo Smoke Starter Kit is Curated with Beginners in Mind
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Fruity POS Display Contests
The National Mango Board Boasts an Annual Mango Mania Display Contest
8
Glow-in-the-Dark Razors
Billie's Clear 'Glow' Razor Transforms in the Dark
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Secluded Icelandic Nature Reserves
Studio Bua is Updating a Guesthouse on Iceland’s West Coast
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Gaming Design Contests
PUBG Boasts a Community Skin Contest for PlayerUnknown’s Battleground
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In-Store Vertical Farm Displays
Marks & Spencer Launches Infarm’s Vertical Farms in Six Locations
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Mobility-Centric City Concepts
The Toyota Woven City in Japan Was Announced at CES 2020
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Apocalypse-Proof House Designs
Modern House Follows-Up the Cybertruck with a Cyberhouse
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Puzzle-Like Storage Benches
Tetra Seats are Modular and Easy to Customize
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Future-Facing Commuter Suits
Nicholas Bennett's Waterproof Suit is a Response to Climate Change
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Reinvented Fitness Design Exhibitions
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Dazzling Art Design Exhibitions
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Modern Office Space Designs
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Interior Design Concept Guides
IKEA Unveils its Inaugural Style Guide on Home Design
Retro 70s-Style Cafe Designs
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Terracotta-Inspired Art Installations
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Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
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Colorful Educational Art Installations
Mario Cucinella Architects Displays Sparking Change
Vibrant Inclusive Playground Exhibitions
Wade and Leta Presents the Falling Into Place Exhibition
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
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Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
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Contrasting Sculptural Interior Furnishings
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Warm Ambiance Hospitality Offices
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Japanese Garden-Inspired Offices
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Textured Fluted Light Collections
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Design Thought Leader Podcasts
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Moody-Themed Office Lounges
Sella Concept Designs the New Office Lounge Spot for DICE
Regionally Inspired Retail Destinations
Japan & France Converge in the Kenzo Dubai Boutique Design
Music Industry Creative Offices
22RE Transforms a Vaulted Factory into a Modern Workspace
Tile-Clad Colorful Blocky Furniture
Studio Rens Created the Re-Glow Collection of Furniture
Collaborative Bathroom Designs
Agape Presents a Captivating Exploration of Design Philosophy
Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
Kohn Pedersen Fox Completes a Terminal Design
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
60s Vintage-Tinged Decor Collections
IKEA Continues to Grow the Nytillverkad Collection
Moroccan-Inspired London Townhouse
PL Studio Adorns a London Home with Bright Colors and Patterns
Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions
Andu Masebo and Rio Kobayashi Create the Dwellings Project
Bright Tranquil Residential Designs
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Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Bright Tonal Modern Offices
Roar Studio Designs the New Sleek Office for Sprinklr
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
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Bespoke Furnished Industrial Offices
Holloway Li Designs the Mother London Office Interior
Swooped Museum Roof Planes
BIG Designs the Waterfront Suzhou Museum of Contemporary Art
Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
Heatherwick Studio is Redeveloping Olympia in London, United Kingdom
Refreshed Retreat Interior Designs
THE AFICIONADOS and Nicemakers Design the Brecon
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
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Generative Interiors Exhibitions
Trame Launches Its 'Generative Interiors' Concept
Eccentric Australian Seaside Homes
YSG Updates the Interiors of a Seaside House in Byron Bay
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Industrial Building Headquarters
The Design Team Renovates Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Welcoming Californian Workspaces
IA Interior Architects Designs the New Evite Headquarters
Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
Butterfly Studios Designs a Bright Krakow Apartment
Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Communal Social Health Clubs
STUDIO K Designs the BIÂN to Celebrate Third Anniversary
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
70s-Inspired Interior Office Renovations
dMFK Architects Renovates the 45 Whitfield Street Office
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
Garden-Like Airport Terminals
SOM Designs a Terminal at the Kempegowda International Airport
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres
In Situ & Partners Turns to a Minimal Design Aesthetic
Collaborative Bright Office Spaces
Bespoke Only Designs Her New Spring Office Loft Space
Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments
Nati Minas & Studio Designs the Sleek Musa Apartment
Hospitality-Centric Tech Headquarters
MAWD Designs the Interiors of a Tech Company in LA
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Renovated Maximalist Apartments
David/Nicolas Renovates the Casa di Fantasia in Milan
Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
Archmongers Renovates the Trellick Tower in London
Expansive Design Projects
favourized Partnered with Kinzo to Highlight a Number of Projects
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
90s-Inspired Vibrant Home Designs
Another Human Creates Vibrant Interiors fo the Holboro House
Metal-Wrapped Exhibition Spaces
Trace Architecture Office Creates a Structural Steel Wrap
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Lively Transformed Vibrant Homes
02A studio Adds Splashes of Color to Casa Buondelmonti
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs
Kosta Boda, Hanna Handotter, and Front Design the Pavilion Set
New York Structural Designs
Quarters is Unveiled as the Latest New York Symbol Building
Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes
Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter Creates the Vollerup Atrium Home
Woodland-Inspired Timber Office Spaces
Atelier du Pont Completes the Pavilion Jardins Building
Inclusive Social Housing Projects
Peris + Toral Arquitectes Design 85 Social Dwellings in Cornellà
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
White Concrete Boxy Museums
Thomas Phifer Designs the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
Law-Firm Office Interior Designs
Kin Designs the Office Interior for Law Firm Dentons
Japanese Outdoor Teaching Spaces
Heatherwick Studio Designs Spaces at the British School
Textured Local Stone Residences
Point27 Architects Designed the Atrium House in Greece
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Pre-Primary School Extensions
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Parametric Style Video Games
Zaha Hadid Architects and Epic Games Add to Re:Imagine London
Elegant Artful Townhouses
Jorge Brown Cott Designs a New Art-Centric Brooklyn Townhouse
Sleek Fintech Office Designs
Universal Design Studio Creates the Copper Office in London
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Industrial-Inspired Housing Units
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Gendered Concept-Exploring Furniture
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Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces
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Vast Wooden Structural Pavilions
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Immersive Spring-Themed Exhibits
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Dynamically Playful Furniture Collections
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Repurposed Factory Studios
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Zalc Arquitetura Reimagines the JF Apartment in Brazil
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Tonen Lead the Interior Design of the Hotel Bella Grande
Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
The Twisted House Honors its Past with Modern Updates
Celebratory Odd Designs
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Vibrantly Designed German Lofts
Sabine Marcelis Designs the VitraHaus Loft in Rhein, Germany
Retro Apartment Transformations
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Textile-Inspired Skyscraper Designs
Snøhetta Unveils the Airside Skyscraper at the Kai Tak Airport
Terracotta-Clad University Faculties
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Completes New Art Faculty
Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces
Skylab Architecture Builds a New Skylab Office in Oregon
Sawtooth Roof Apartment Blocks
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Nature-Inspired Design Objects
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Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns
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Kengo Kuma & Associates Extend the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian
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Multifunctional Angled Apartments
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Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks
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