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Structural Illumination

Seeking to draw attention, structures turn to bright neon aesthetics

Implications - Going beyond architectural form and design, buildings are incorporating brazen neon colors to create a lasting visual impression. Using methods of illumination to bring typically mundane structures to life, these grandiose neon aesthetics reflect a blatant desire to deviate from the norm.
Trend Themes
1. Neon Aesthetics - As buildings incorporate bright neon colors to create a lasting visual impression, there are many opportunities for architectural design that incorporate these bold neon aesthetics.
2. Color-changing Lighting - Large light-up windows that change color are a way to make architecture look exciting and lively, and there is an opportunity for innovators to design energy-efficient and visually stunning buildings that incorporate this technology.
3. Playable Architecture - The world's largest playable Rubik's Cube and other similar structures demonstrate that architecture and entertainment can intersect in unexpected ways, which present an opportunity for innovators to create new immersive experiences in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Incorporating neon colors, color-changing lighting, and playable features into architectural design is a way to make buildings stand out and attract more attention.
2. Entertainment - Architecture that incorporates entertainment elements such as playable features and color-changing lighting can provide new experiences for visitors, which can inspire further innovations in the entertainment industry.
3. Sustainability - Innovations in energy-efficient lighting technologies and the use of sustainable and lightweight materials in architectural design can offer a more eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for building design and construction.
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Futuristic Drug Stores
The Lordelo Pharmacy Boasts a Bright Green Beacon
Medicine and medical treatments are often at the forefront of innovation, so it is only natural that a store selling pharmaceutical drugs would look as futuristic as the Lordelo Pharmacy. Located in... MORE
Color-Changing Architecture
Color-Changing Architecture
This Building in Seoul has Light Up Windows That Change Color
This impressive new building in the Gangnam district of Seoul has large light-up windows that are sure to grab the attention of passersby. The design team at MVRDV came up with this fantastic flashy... MORE
Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
The Rainbow Bridge Glows Whimsically in the Night
While not as intense as the Rainbow Bridge found in ancient myths and children’s stories (for instance, the one featured in the legends of Thor), this colorfully illuminated overpass is still... MORE
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Chris Knapp's Cellular Tessellation Installation is Fuelled by Geometry
The Cellular Tessellation installation by Chris Knapp transforms Sydney, Australia’s booming metropolis with light, music and ideas. The project opened for three weeks in May and June as part... MORE
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The La Vitrine Culturelle Embodies an Urban Spirit
The La Vitrine Culturelle by Moment Factory is a fresh and modern take on traditional corporate architecture. Located in the heart of Montreal, Canada, this angular structure is living up to its... MORE
Neon Housing Pavilions
Neon Housing Pavilions
The Shelter Island House by Stamberg Aferiat and Associates is Vividly Bold
Entitled the Shelter Island House, this vibrantly hued and modern project is the work of the creative team at Stamberg Aferiat and Associates architecture firm. With its central New York location,... MORE
play_circle_filledIlluminated Atomic Pavilions
Illuminated Atomic Pavilions
SOL Dome is a Remarkably Lightweight Structure that Alights at Night
It would be easy to misinterpret the scale of the SOL Dome, for its structure looks impossibly fine; nevertheless, the video of this web-like semi-sphere will put things in perspective for you. The... MORE
play_circle_filledMassive Puzzle Block Buildings
Massive Puzzle Block Buildings
The Ars Electronic Building is a Playable Rubiks Cube
If you think an ordinary Rubiks cube is hard to conquer then I wouldn’t recommend the massive one that is the Ars Electronic Building. Located in Linz, Austria the Ars Electronic Building is... MORE

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