With the continued pursuit of integrating nature into manmade structure, many of the July 2015 architecture innovations involve reflecting the natural environment that surrounds new developments. From hospitals that provide sprawling of views of greenery in order to inspire healing to urban rooftop farms that aim to seek out any possible outpost for agriculture, there are plenty applications that point to the future of architecture and design.
Similarly, many designers and architects have realized the impact of sympathetic environments on individuals, such as those serving time in federal institutions or in a hospital. Well-being is now at the forefront of architecture in these cases thanks to the many studies that point to the intricate relationship between individuals and the spaces they spend the majority of their time in.
Additionally, there are plenty of resources being dedicated to insuring the most sustainable building processes as possible are adhered to. Whether through the use of reclaimed materials or by creating structures with dual-purposes, there are plenty of ways to limit the impact on the surrounding environment.
Top 85 Architecture Trends in July
From Upcycled Carton Pavilions to Crowdsourced Building Designs:
Rebecca Byers — Jul 25, 2015 — Art & Design
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Extremely Split Houses
Villa Kogelhof by Paul de Ruiter Architects is Dramatically Divided
84
Minimalist Greek Retreats
Villa Melana Blends Rustic and Modern in a Beautifully Minimalist Way
83
Hidden Hunting Cabins
This Isolated Hunting Cabin Naturally Blends into Its Surroundings
82
Playful Tiny Homes
The Toybox Tiny Home
81
Inexpensive Bamboo Homes
The Framework House is Targeted Towards Low-Income Cambodians
80
Solar-Powered Tiny Homes
This Tiny Home Was Designed By Californian High School Students
79
Village-Inspired Homes
The Tower House by Andrew Maynard Architects is a Throwback to Village Life
78
Drill Bit Buildings
The United Tower in Bahrain Bay is a Striking Spiralling Structure
77
Vintage Ballroom Bistros
Wright & Company is an Exciting Detroit Restaurant with Stunning Decor
76
Exposed Structure Houses
The Laiki Lefkothea Residence by Tsikkinis Architecture Studio Zigzags
75
Contemporary Crater Architecture
Two Moon By Moon Hoon is a Visually Striking Cultural Center
74
Glass Box Residences
Fearon Hay Architects Creates an Incredibly Open House Design
73
Origami Playground Canopies
This Brightly Colored Thin Metal Canopy Protects a Playground in Spain
72
Asymmertical Country Homes
Kostiantyn Kuvika's Valley House Boasts Geometric Design Details
71
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
70
Interactive Architectural Toys
'Lux' Connecting Toys are Used to Build and Create Design Concepts
69
Sunlit Subterranean Parks (UPDATE)
New York's Lowline Lab Will be a Prototype of the Real Lowline
68
Orchid-Inspired Architecture
Vincent Callebaut's 'Wooden Orchid' Design Combats Urbanization
67
Staircase Bookshelf Storage
Marc Koehler Architects's Latest Project Stores Books Creatively
66
Pop-Up Offices
This Outdoor Pop-Up Office Brings People and Nature Together
65
Spiraling Living Staircases
Paul Cocksedge's Design Encourages Relaxation and Creative Thinking
64
Whiteout Bike Shop Interiors
The New Biomega Store in Copenhagen Features a Stark Interior Design
63
Compartmentalized Family Cabins
These Miniature Cabins Combine Three Rooms in One Single Structure
62
Effortlessly Austere Homes
The Wein House by Besonias Almeida Arquitectos is Low Maintenance
61
Illusory Construction Coverings
The 'Unboxing Fyrklovern' Hints at What's Coming Soon to Stockholm
60
Wine Orchard Architecture
The Vineyard Hogl by Ludescher-lutz Architects
59
Spacious Minimalist Homes
This Highgate Road Residence Boasts a Roomy and Naturally Lit Interior
58
Light Projection Facades
Vivid Sydney Festival Illuminates Urban Structures with Whimsical Imagery
57
Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
56
Opulent Upscale Eateries
This Jakarta Restaurant Boasts a Two-Storey Wine Cellar
55
Shipping Container Offices
This Danish-Made Office is Made to Be Moved
54
Whimsical String-Covered Walkways
Atelier YokYok Designed this Whismsical String-Enclosed Walkway
53
Elevated Dining Rooms
This Unique School Canteen is a Cross Between a Cave and a Treehouse
52
Record-Breaking Pivoting Doors
Sculp IT Oufits an Antwerp Home with an Impressive Glass Entrance
51
Kaleidoscopic Origami Domes
'Light Origami' by Masakazu Shirane & Saya Miyazaki is Illuminating
50
Urbanized Rooftop Farms
This 42,000 Square Foot Rooftop Farm Was Created in New York
49
Sculptural Beauty Stores
The Dior Boutique Concept in Seoul is Full of Sweeping Lines
48
Stacked Box High-Rises
The 1500 West Georgia Building Will Stand Out in Vancouver's Skyline
47
Charred Wood Pavillions
'Outpost Basel' is a VIP Lounge for Guests at the Design Miami Basel Fair
46
Ice Cream-Mimicking Playgrounds
This Ice Cream Playground is a Pink & Blue Wonderland for Kids
45
Striking Architectural Closeups
This Building Photography Series Highlights Architectural Details
44
Hidden Heater Houses
This Baraban Design Studio Home Hides Its Central Column with a Fireplace
43
Slow Food Showcases
The Slow Food Pavilion at Milan Expo 2015 is a Stunning Timber Structure
42
Massive Water Filtrating Sculptures
This Structure Combines Sustainability with Elegance
41
Luxurious Italian Diner Interiors
This Chic Restaurant in Amsterdam Blends Old and New World Charm
40
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
The Baobab Project Conceives the World's Tallest Wooden Building
39
Smart Floating Farms
An Automated Offshore Food Platform is Conceived to Address Future Shortages
38
Design-Focused Boutique Hotels
Hotel Granbell Shibuya Features Artfully Decorated Accommodations
37
Upcycled Carton Pavilions
This Pavilion at the NYC Ideas City Festival is Sustainably Designed
36
Outdoor Co-Working Spaces
The TreeXOffice Breathes Fresh Air into More Traditional Workplaces
35
Triumphant Skyscraper Designs
These Designs for the Two World Trade Center are Very Striking
34
Curtained Open Offices
Dekleva Gregoric Architects Provides Privacy in a Unique Way
33
Folding Front Houses
The Spiegel Haus By Carterwilliamson Architects is Restful and Robust
32
Cubic Mediterranean Abodes
The Sunflower House by Cadaval & Sola-Morales Segments Spaces
31
Plant Pot-Inspired Buildings
This Maggie's Centre Building Embraces Plants' Therapeutic Qualities
30
Elevated Treetop Campsites
Kevin Hirth's New Colorado Campsite Features a Cloud-Shaped Platform
29
3D-Printed Bridges
This Amsterdam Bridge Will Be Built Using Industrial Robots
28
Luxurious Safari Lodges
The Sandibe Okavango Lounge is Opulent and Eco-Friendly
27
Suspended Rainbow Artwork
This Aerial Artwork Cascades Colorful Patterns Above Boston's Streets
26
Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
This Outdoor Mirror Canopy Creates a Playful Light and Shadow Display
25
Theme Park Playgrounds
This Willy Wonka-Inspired Playground is Fun for All Ages
24
Crowdsourced Building Designs
The Face of Karim Rashid's SoHo Building Was Decided on Facebook
23
Panoramic Library Interiors
Vector Architects' Latest Project is a Reading Room With a View
22
Childish Cartoon Murals
Miki Mottes Created These Playful Wall Murals in an Israeli Hospital
21
Magnified Cityscape Photography
This Takashi Kitajima Photography Series Uses a Magnifying Glass
20
Central Station Boutique Hotels
A Revitalized Denver Union Station Features a Luxurious Hotel
19
Brutalist Architecture Boutiques
Moschino's Milan Location Juxtaposes Minimalist and Busy Designs
18
Skate Bowl Treehouses
The Cinder Cone Treehouse Has Its Very Own Skating Bowl
17
Prismatic Wedding Chapels
This Stunning Rainbow Chapel is in the Shanghai Museum of Glass
16
Innovation-Focused Districts
The Miami Innovation District Will Foster Creative Tech Ideas
15
Towering Taxi Headquarters
The Uber Headquarters Design Concept is a Major Sign of Success
14
Elegant Wave-Shaped Piers
This Ocean-Mimicking Dock Was Designed by van Zuuk
13
Digitized Facade Buildings
This OCAD University Building in Toronto Will Have a Readable Facade
12
Bat-Friendly Bridges
This Dutch Bridge Forms a Natural Pathway and Roosting Spot for Local Bats
11
Stainless Steel-Clad Buildings
The New Investcorp Building is Designed By Zaha Hadid
10
Elevated Urban Corridors
The 606 is a Railway Line Converted To an Elevated Park and Trail
9
Cardboard Furnishing Kits
The Room In A Box Kit Makes Furnishing Quick, Cheap and Convenient
8
Majestic Pilgrim Hotels
The Abraj Kudai Hotel Will Be Located in the Muslim Holy City of Mecca
7
Futuristic Froyo Shops
Camden's Samba Swirl Location Features LED Mood Lighting
6
Sympathetic Clinic Designs
This Finnish Health Clinic is Designed to Encourage Well-Being
5
Twisted Staircase Architecture
This Colorful and Twisted Staircase Design Brings the Outdoors In
4
Three-Sided Buildings
This Triangle-Shaped Building Contains a Roofless Triangular Courtyard
3
Hospital-Inspired Research Centers
This All-White Interior Architecture Reflects a Hospital
2
Block-Stacked Buildings
This Stacked Building Concept Will Replace the World Trade Centers
1
Aerial Pedestrian Bridges
The Paleisbrug Pedestrian Bridges Double Up As Parks in the Sky
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Nest-Inspired Urban Houses
This Vietnamese Dwelling Offers Respite From the Concrete Jungle
Sustainable Luxury Buildings
RO54 by Arshia Architects is Located in LA's Bel Air Neighborhood
Mental Health-Friendly Homes
Hong Kong's Playpod Sanctuary is Functional and Healing
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Indoor Organic Waste Gardens
The Conceptual BOSCH Eco-Hub by Batuhan Duran is Sustainable
Serenely Stilted Houses
This Sustainable Tiny Home is Situated On An Elevated Platform
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Futuristic Auto Micro Factories
Most Architecture Unveils a Modern Factory for Charge Cars
Window-Accented Garden Homes
CAN Designs the Verdant House with a Luscious Garden
Charred-Wood Tranquil Pavilions
Temp Designs the 3-to-1 Pavilion in a Rocky Shanghai Garden
Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes
Jan Tyrpekl Designs the Cozy Zen House in Austria
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas
Kengo Kuma Designs the Land Villas for Red Sea Global
Backyard-Transformed Dwelling Units
Catch Architecture and Obreval Design the ADU Carpintaria
Invasive Wood Hotel Interiors
Policronica Transforms the Hotel Elysée Montmartre Interiors
Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
Akio Isshiki Architect Overhauls an Old Wooden Building
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
Design Theory Updates a House from the 1960s
H-Shaped Structural Mountain Homes
Studio B Architecture + Interiors Designs the Villa H
Integrated Garden Designs
Ludwig Godefroy Champions "Habitable Gardens" in Mexico
Transparent Climate Classrooms
Forma Transforms a Century-old Glasshouse in Copenhagen
Everyday Material Colorful Pavilions
Foster + Partners and NEON Create Two Pavilions in London
Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
Gensler Reimagines the Accenture Office Space in Chicago
Topography-Inspired Furniture Capsules
Zaha Hadid Architects Designs the TOPOS Collection
Bamboo Artist Residencies
Studio Array's Farm 8 Project Fuses the Old with the New
Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes
Elías Rizo Arquitectos Designs the Casa AV in the Hills
Music Festival Bright Pavilions
Re:Right Design Created the Hayes Pavilion for Glastonbury
Town-Like Classroom Designs
Atelier Apeiron Designs the Kindergarten of Museum Forest Building
Energy-Efficient Office Buildings
This Czech Office Complex is Outfitted With Eco-Friendly Designs
Intricate Food Waste Teahouses
Mitsubishi Jisho Design Uses Food Waste Materials for Its Pavilion
Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs a Modern Workspace for Relaxound
Farm-Inspired Guest Houses
Kaja Kühl Designs Two Guest Houses in Upstate New York
Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats
Dominik Ilichman and Adam Hofman Design the Hyatta
Award-Winning Housing Designs
Hong-En Lin Emphasizes the Importance of Clean Water Access
Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing
Studio Egret West Designs Hayes Park Central and South
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
Sustainable Luxury Hotels
Hotel Juana's Sustainable Transformation: Upcycling Luxury in Antibes
Colorful Rooftop Unified Buildings
Urbanus' Nantou Hybrid Building is Comprised of Five Buildings
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Garden-Centric Health Centers
A Trio of Studios Designs the Carcavelos Health Complex
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Community-Centric Office Spaces
Shubin Donaldson Architects Designs the Tricon Residential Office
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Elevated Timber-Clad Homes
Habitable Form Designs the Victory Bay House on Kiawah Island
Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
Bak Gordon Arquitectos Integrates a Home with Surrounding Buildings
Y-Shaped Community Pavilions
Sam Crawford Architects Creates a Red-Roof Pavilion in Sydney
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Energy-Neutral Media Pavilions
AMDL Circle Designs the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland
Multifunctional Circular Housing Blocks
Gensler's EVE Park Design has Integrated EV Parking Towers
Nature-Leveraging Home Designs
PAE Designs the Casa Coaba Tucked in the Hillsides
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Town-Like Children's Hospital
Herzog & de Meuron Forms a Part of a Large Hospital Complex
Oasis-Like Urban Hotels
Montalba Architects Renovates the Nobu Hotel in Palo Alto
Bamboo-Clad Residential Homes
i29 Designs the Open Park Villa to Connect with Nature
Sustainable Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuur Atelier Designs the Green Arc in a Garden
Nature Blending Modern Homes
MODU Designed the Mini Tower One Residence in Brooklyn
Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes
Measured Architecture Designs the Shor House Project
Robust Monolithic Walled Homes
H Arquitectes Completes the Casa 1736 in Barcelona
Geometric Prefabricated Pavilions
Heams & Michel Architectes Presents the 7 Kiosks Project
Environmentally Blending Residences
A Threshold Studio Designs the Ineffable Light Home
Serene Wooden Garden Pavilions
Byró Architekti Designs the Garden Pavilion in Prague
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Multifunctional Vietnamese Homes
H-H Studio Designs the House for Young Families in Da Nang
Sustainable Futures Exhibitions
SCI-Arc is Presenting 'Views of Planet City' in September
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes
Studio Varey Architects Designs the Huron House in London
Honeycomb-Inspired Terracotta Walls
Ant Studio's Beehive System Naturally Cools Down a Space
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Rocky Garden-Nestled Serene Pavilions
Temp Designs the 3-to-1 Pavilion in a Rocky Garden
Self-Cooling Exterior Buildings
Modu Creates the Promenade Building to Control Air Temperature
Elevated Miami Office Spaces
Arcadis' In-House Team Designs a New Office Space in Miami
Floating-Style Classroom Designs
Ennead Architects & Rockwell Group Completes the Bloomberg Center
Barrel-Vaulted Roof Parks
Bear Architects Designs the Zubitegi Park in Spain
Nature-Connecting Office Spaces
Hawkins\Brown Designs the Here + Now Office Buildings
Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
The Elemental Wright Collection Highlights Organic Architecture
Tranquil Functional Home Designs
Atelier Varun Goyal Designs the Modern Courtyard House
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
Compact Calming Homes
Batay-Csorba Architects Masterfully Designed a Modern Brick Home in Toronto
Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions
Fernanda Ahumada & FREE Design the National Biodiversity Pavilion
Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
ODA Presents a Look at the Terrarium Cheong-Dam Design
Elevated Park Nature Lookouts
LYTT Architecture nad ADEPT Join on the Amager Nature Park
Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Office@27 Workspace
Racket-Inspired Tennis Centers
Hopkins Architects Designs the All England Lawn Tennis Club
Expansive School Bamboo Canopies
CollectiveProject Creates a Canopy at Talaricheruvu Rural School
Clover-Style Conference Center Designs
MAD Designs the ZGC International Innovation Center
Converted Market Building Nurseries
Vurpas Architectes Creates the Eugénie Brazier Building
Hidden Garden Timber Pavilions
Tikari Works Designs A Room Around a Tree in London
Inclusive Social Housing Projects
Peris + Toral Arquitectes Design 85 Social Dwellings in Cornellà
Sensory-Enhanced Workspace Designs
Design ni Dukaan Elevates Workspace Design in Various Senses
Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers
3XN Created the Centre for Coastal Nature and Sport Fishing
Traditional Sustainable School Designs
Heatherwick Studio Showcases Plans for Universidad Ean
Concrete Cultural Visitor Centers
UAD Completes the Villagers' Home Center in Zhejiang Province
Industrial-Inspired Housing Units
Conen Sigl Designs the Westhof Housing Block in Zurich
Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces
The New Natwest Office in London Features Greenery Throughout
Brutalist Converted Learning Centers
Archipelago Transforms a Post Office to a Learning Space
Spine-Based Central Design Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs the Hangzhou Center
Lighthouse-Functioning Concrete Structures
Lin Architecture Creates the Concrete Pavilion in China
Open-Air Kenyan Holiday Homes
PAT Renovates the Falcon House with Passive Cooling Systems
Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas
Thilina Liyanage Designs the Lotus Villa Inspired by Nature
Sustainable Biophilic Stools
Ponti Design Studio Presents the Inspired by Nature Stool
Efficient Architecture Design Tools
Architecture Helper Provides Design Insights in Seconds
Atrium Stacked Toronto Courthouses
Renzo Piano Building Workshop Creates a Justice Building
Nature-Bounding School Designs
Pelletier de Fontenay and Leclarc Architects Design École du Zénith
Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens
Research Artistic Design + Architecture Designs the Frame Garden
Mass-Timber Transport Hubs
BIG and A+ Architecture Build the Marengo Multimodal Transport Hub
Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions
Pratique and Fanum Design the Forum des Vestiges Pavilion
Basketry-Informed University Facades
Heatherwick Studio Designs a Building for Universidad Ean
Recycled Ship Sail Pavilions
The Breeze Installation is Installed at Chart Art Fair
Interconnected Brick-Clad Buildings
David Chipperfield Architects Blends Three Housing Typologies
Urban Natural Expansive Buildings
Atelier Delalande Tabourin Designs Office National des Forêts
Climate-Friendly Waterfront Homes
From 4 to 1 Creates Three Pavilions in Copenhagen
City-Honoring Furniture Projects
The Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project is Imaginative
Dynamic Military Archive Buildings
Jahn Completes the Pritzker Military Archives Center Design
Optimal Energy Research Centers
Zara Hadid Architects Designs the Alisher Navoi Research Center
Sustainably Transformed Tech Headquarters
Google's New Chicago Office Will Be More Ec-Friendly
Retro Gabled Greenhouse Additions
BHY Arquitectos Renovates the Casa Wiz in Buenos Aires
Botanical Visitor Pavilions
NU Architectuuratelier and Archipelago Create the Green Ark Pavilion
Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
BIG Expands the Museum for Paper Art in Denmark with a Folded Roof
Dynamic Interactive Lighting Installations
Zava Designs a New Light and Metal Installation
Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
Carr Designs a New Office Block with Industrial Themes
Oversized Thatched-Roof Health Resorts
Ingenhoven Architecture Designs the Lanserhof Sylt Resort
Terracotta-Clad University Faculties
Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios Completes New Art Faculty
Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes
Studio MOB Creates a House in the Farm in Coimbatore
Asian Designer Furniture Exhibitions
This Year's Emerge Exhibition Marks the Third Annual Showcase
Star-Shaped Structural Pavilions
Minsuk Cho Designs the Archipelagic Void Shelter in London
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Art Center Sweeping Canopies
Kengo Kuma & Associates Extend the Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian
Water Flow-Inspired Art Buildings
MAD Designs the Waterfront Nanhai Arts Center in Guangdong
Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes
Ho Khue Architects Creates the Nest House in Vietnam
Artful Dockside Installations
London Festival of Architecture Gets Benches for Pews and Perches
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Distinctive Airlifted Structures
Arête Architects and Makers Fabrication Design the Karka Tower
Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures
Delugan Meissl Designs Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse
Large Passive House Buildings
Handel Architects Builds the Harmony Commons at UofT
Glamorous Urban Tranquil Villas
GROWTO DESIGN Presents the Natural Villa in China