These June 2016 modern trends range from abstract laser clocks to pyramid-themed museum extensions. For centuries, architects have married contemporary and historical elements to create more striking structures, a theme prevalent in this month's most notable building projects. While the Tate Modern Art Gallery's latest extension -- titled 'The Switch House' -- embodies eye-catching and mathematical details, Kavellaris Urban Design's 'Spectrum Apartments' illustrates the visual power of primary colors.
In addition to the month's most notable architectural innovations, these June 2016 modern trends also include interior products like multi-combination wall panels, aeroponic wall gardens and shifting furniture collections that encourage creativity and customization.
Additional standouts include conceptual art examples that push visual boundaries while blurring a viewers perception. Notables range from realistic meat sculptures to outdoor boulder replicas that are painted in a psychedelic and highlighter-hued palette.
Top 65 Modern Trends in June
From Conceptual Boulder Installations to Modular Furniture Lines:
Jana Pijak — Jul 2, 2016 — Art & Design
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Drone Photography Series
Dirk Dallas Travels and Captures Beautiful Photos with Drones
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Melting Mercury Tables
Rado Kirov Uses Stainless Steel to Create Modern Tables that Mimic Movement
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Meditative Gradient Clocks
This Artistic Clock Was Designed to Allow Reflection on the Big Picture
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Pop-Up Shipping Container Malls
The Common Ground Mall is Made Up of Multiple Shipping Containers
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Dorm-Inspired Dwellings
The Collective Old Oak London Residence will Provide a Co-Living Option
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Playful Networking Offices
Omaha's LinkedIn Headquarters Supports Creativity and Exchange of Ideas
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Multifunctional Attic Apartments
This Cozy Micro-Apartment Attic Uses Space Efficiently
58
Astronomical Clock Designs
The Cosmos Clock Combines Mood Lighting with an Unusual Time Concept
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Wooden Taxidermy Trophies
The Traverse 'POLIGON' Animal Trophies are Geometrically Modern
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Digital Landscape Art Exhibits
Yorgo Alexopoulos Uses Digital Art to Represent the Natural World
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Minimalist Geometric Lamps
These Minimalist Lamps Can Give Any Room a Sophisticated Look
54
Floating Compartment Shelves
The DPI Wall Containers Provide Hidden Storage that Doubles as Art
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Otherworldly Bonsai Sculptures
This Bonsai Art Series Imagines Alien-Like Species and Planters
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Aeroponic Wall Gardens
The Wall Garden Can Grow and Water Vegetables, Flowers and Herbs
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Industrial Foam Furniture
The Design of 'Softie Wanted' Celebrates Foam Fabrication
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Multi-Combination Wall Tiles
The 'AURORA' Wall Pattern Tile Can be Oriented in Many Different Ways
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Modern Reflective Glass Decor
Verreum Creates Reflective Objects Using a Silvering Technique
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Modern Wooden Animal Sculptures
These Wooden Animal Sculptures Include Every Intricate Detail
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Shape-Shifting Desks
The RollBottom Features a Mutable Design that Converts into a Chair
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Modular Sustainable Homes
Finch Buildings Designs Homes Intended to Leave Zero Carbon Footprint
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Vertical Takeoff Supersonic Jets
The 'FF' Flash Falcon Airplane Design is Speedy and Stealth
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Undulating Utensil Holders
This Sculptural Pen Organizer is a Pleasing Way to Keep a Desk Tidy
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Shifting Furniture Collections
Ian Stell's Modern Furniture Pieces Expand and Contract in Shape
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Parallel Construction Concepts
The Parallel Construction of This Home Gives It a Distinct Look
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Standing Pool Sculptures
This Van Gogh-Inspired Sculpture Looks Like It is Defying Gravity
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Hand-Blown Abstract Vases
These Abstract Vases Look Like They are Melting into Wedges of Stone
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Moss-Covered Espresso Bars
Sydney's Elevation Cafe is a Charming Coffee Experience
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Integrated Dishware Tables
The 'TableSet' by FIT R&D Features Ceramic Plates as the Table Surface
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Curled Ceiling Lighting
The Spiral Lamp Collection by Andrii Kovalskyi Features Coiled Designs
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Personal Vertical Jets
The Conceptual VTOL Aircraft by Lilium Aviation are Designed for Commuting
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Smart Ceiling Fans
Haiku's H Series Ceiling Fan Can Be Controlled by a Smartphone
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Steam-Based Bread Ovens
This Portable Oven Uses Steam to Bake Bakery Quality Breads
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Shower-Friendly Speakers
This Bluetooth Waterproof Speaker Lets You Answer Calls While Bathing
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Design Blogger Sofas
The Interior Design Maxwell Sofa Furniture Design is Comfortably Modern
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Aluminum Cafe Pop-Ups
The Hands & Heart Cafe is Located Inside Bangkok's Freitag Pop-Up
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Reinterpreted Logo Art
These Artists Created Their Own Interpretations of the New Instagram Logo
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Cinematic Boutique Hotels
The Hotel Andre Latin in Paris is Inspired by the Belle Epoque Era
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Sink-Integrated Bathtubs
The MANHATTAN Tub Combines Two Bathroom Appliances into One
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Integrated Elephant Artwork
Graffiti Artist 'Falko One' Uses Locations to Customize His Art
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Repurposed Slat Shelving
This Interior Designer Creates a New Purpose for IKEA Bed Slats
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Butcher-Inspired Sculptures
Hanan Alkouh's Meat Art is a Commentary on Wasteful Consumption
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Ping Pong Conference Tables
The Woolsey Ping Pong Adjustable Table is for Business and Pleasure
23
Knife-Storing Boards
The Chop Cutting Board Conceals Kitchen Knives Inside for Easy Clean-Up
22
Marble Drapery Sinks
The 'Nami' Bathroom Washbasin is Carved Yet Draws Inspiration from Fabric
21
Meshed Algorithm Mirrors
Zhoujie Zhang's Distorted Mirror is Designed Using Digital Processes
20
Automated Spring Water Purifiers
The Super-S Purifier Replicates Fresh Mountain Water for the Home
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Concentric Circle Lights
The Marset 'Concentric' Lamps Feature a Hypnotic Aesthetic
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Multifunctional Kitchen Islands
The 'Tempo' Kitchen Prep Station Works as an Island or a Built-in
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Converted Post Office Hotels
The 11 Howard Hotel in NYC Was Designed by Beyer Blinder Belle
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Castle-Inspired Steel Fire Pits
The decorpro Ion Fire Pit is Finished with Automotive-Grade Paint
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Cleaning Product Art Compositions
These Still Life Compositions Redefine Cleaning Sponges
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Outdoor Designer BBQ Tables
The Cesarré 'Riga' Barbecue Table Makes Outdoor Grilling More Chic
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Armadillo-Inspired Outdoor Chairs
The Armadillo Swinging Garden Chair Provides Tranquil Relaxation
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Abstract Laser Clocks
The Trace Clock Also Functions as an Artistic Statement
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Health-Encouraging Transprent Kitchens
MVRDV's Infinity Kitchenette Clear Design Displays Food
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Curtain-Inspired Range Hoods
The Sipario Cooker Hood Saves Space and Adds a Flowing Aesthetic
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High-Tech Architecture Exhibitions
This Exhibit Explores the Future of Architecture and Technology
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Pyramid Museum Extensions
The Switch House is an Addition to the Tate Modern Art Gallery
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Technicolor Boulder Towers
The 'Seven Magic Mountains' Brings Man-Made Mountains to the Dessert
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Subterranean Wine Schools
The Cehegín Wine School Was Designed by INMAT Arquitectura
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Toaster-Inspired Lights
The 'Bread Lamp' Features Modular LED Slabs That Resemble a Loaf of Bread
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Modernized Vintage Jukeboxes
The Secret Seeburg is a Jukebox That Mixes Retro and Modern Tech
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Touchscreen Mirrors
This Unnamed Mirror Has Many of the Same Functions as a Smartphone
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Programmable Light Platforms
Plum Lightpad Lets Users Digitally Control the Lighting in Their Home
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Technicolor Apartment Buildings
This Colorful Apartment Residence Vibrantly Stands Out
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Re-Imagined Furniture Identities
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Color Study-Inspired Timepieces
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Revamped Museum Brand Identities
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Moroccan-Inspired London Townhouse
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Summer Tone-Inspired Artful Watches
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Postmodern Cone Structural Timepieces
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Cutting-Edge Design Programming
Triennale Milano Offers an Array of Events for Milan Design Week
Swooped Museum Roof Planes
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Modern Office Environments
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Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
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Colorful Outdoor Furniture Collections
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Refined Minimal Furniture Capsules
Mjölk and Thom Fougere Unveil Another Collection
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
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Generative Interiors Exhibitions
Trame Launches Its 'Generative Interiors' Concept
Community-Centric Art Galleries
The Tableau Gallery Will Host a Roster of Designe
Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations
Atelier Delalande Tabourin Renovates a Home in France
Terrazzo Side Table Concepts
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Vibrant Palette Experimental Apartments
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Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
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Luxe Spring-Centric Bold Fashion
The Marni Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule is Full of Bright Looks
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Minimal Seasonal Furniture Designs
Blu Dot Presents a New Collection for the Fall 2023 Season
Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
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Refreshed Retro Chair Designs
Knoll Shines a Spotlight on the Tugendhat Chair Design
Contemporary Classic Home Decor
Lemieux et Cie has Launched a New Modern Collection
Cutting-Edge Wearable Furnishings
MCM Wearable Casa Intersects Luxury Fashion and Furniture Design
Robust Monolithic Walled Homes
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Inflated Dynamic Design Exhibitions
Vienna Design Week Hosts the Series Exhibition this Year
Organically designed Salon Interiors
Mariam Barrio Designs Natural Themes for Curly Lab's Salon
Organic Sculptural Furniture Exhibitions
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Climbing Wall-Integrated Apartments
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Understated Spring-Centric Fashion
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Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
Archmongers Renovates the Trellick Tower in London
Colorful Decor Design Expansions
Muller Van Severen Expands the Arcs Collection with HAY
Spectral Painting-Inspired Furniture
Nick Thomm's THOMME Collection is Vibrant and Geometric
Doll-Inspired Modern Installations
Nina Tolstrup Creates The Pavilions of Wonder Series in London
Lively Transformed Vibrant Homes
02A studio Adds Splashes of Color to Casa Buondelmonti
Dynamic Colorful Glass Designs
Kosta Boda, Hanna Handotter, and Front Design the Pavilion Set
Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes
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Modular Candleholder Designs
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Versatile Modern Furniture Series
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