'Red House' is on a small street dotted with Victorian townhouses in East Dulwich, south London, and 31/44 Architects decided to have some fun with the tropes of the locale in designing the family home. Red House indeed hews close to the architectural traits that typify the neighboring residences, but it does so in an exaggerated manner, managing to come off as cheeky even in its design.
One of the essential aspects of Victorian construction as a whole is red bricks. Rather than using red bricks and calling it a day, 31/44 Architects opted for a more literal interpretation, cladding the facade in brick and then painting those bricks an even brighter shade of red than the classic material.
Exaggerated Red Brick Houses
31/44 Architects' 'Red House' Teases Victorian Tropes
Trend Themes
1. Exaggerated Architecture - Architects are embracing exaggeration in building designs, providing an opportunity to create unique and inventive structures.
2. Literal Interpretation - A trend is emerging where architectural designs are taking a more literal interpretation of classic aspects and materials.
3. Cheeky Design - Architectural designs that incorporate humor or playfulness are gaining popularity, opening up an opportunity for architects to stand out from the crowd.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture is being disrupted by the trend of exaggeration as well as a more literal interpretation of classic aspects and materials.
2. Construction - The trend of exaggerated architecture and literal interpretation provides a unique opportunity for the construction industry to create innovative and impressive structures.
3. Interior Design - The trend towards cheeky design in architecture opens up new opportunities for interior designers to create fun, playful spaces that complement the building design.