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Top 95 Architecture Trends in April

From Renovated Retro Drive-Thrus to Sustainable Solar Homes

— April 25, 2015 — Art & Design
There may be a concentration on modern aesthetics, which happens to be a common theme in this particular industry; yet the top April 2015 architecture trends also focus on another surprising quality: casualness. From revamped cottages to shipping container parts, the designs glamorize more carefree structures in a way that contemporary urban societies can appreciate.

The collection of top April 2015 architecture may have a casual commonality, yet that's not to say they aren't at all chic. The perfect example is the recently completed Starbucks cafe in Hollywood. Taking over a 1930s gas station, it nevertheless maintained the original retro look in order to provide a tourist destination for both residents and visitors. There are many ways companies can revamp their brand in this way.
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Angular Assembly Halls
Angular Assembly Halls
The WIPO Conference Hall in Switzerland is an Ornate Campus Addition
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94
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
These Swedish Apartment Blocks Will Be Constructed From Wood
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93
Garage-Concealing Courtyards
Garage-Concealing Courtyards
youCUBE by 5468796 Architecture is a Sleek New Townhouse Complex
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92
Boomer-Friendly Condos
Boomer-Friendly Condos
This Condo in Missoula is Targeted Towards People Aged 62 and Over
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91
Car-Free Transit Bridges
Car-Free Transit Bridges
The Tilikum Crossing Bridge Will Allow Walkers, Cyclists and Light Rail
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90
Alpine Skyscrapers
Alpine Skyscrapers
Europe's Tallest Skyscraper Will Be Situated in a Swiss Village
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89
Understated Hilltop Libraries
Understated Hilltop Libraries
This Cultural Center in Ateliers O-S Architectes Resembles a Museum
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88
Palatial Baroque Museums
Palatial Baroque Museums
The New Cultural House of Pinhel is a Stunning Revamped Palace
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87
Skii Resort Skyscrapers
Skii Resort Skyscrapers
Morphosis Architects Designed a Mirrored Hotel Tower
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86
Versatile Angular Ateliers
Versatile Angular Ateliers
The Skyhole House by Alphaville is Both a Residence and Studio
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85
Behemoth African Cities
Behemoth African Cities
The Capital Cairo Project Will Create a New City East of Cairo
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84
Geometric Glass Houses
Geometric Glass Houses
The Elliott Ripper House in Sydney is Breezy and Charming
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83
Angular Whiteout Abodes
Angular Whiteout Abodes
This Sprawling Triangular House is a Minimal Marvel of Design
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82
Shadowy Contemporary Compounds
Shadowy Contemporary Compounds
The Corten House is a Modernist Marvel in Tel Aviv, Israel
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81
Piercing Crimson Architecture
Piercing Crimson Architecture
The PathWest Research Lab is Located in the Australian Nedlands
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80
Horizontally Functioning Chimneys
Horizontally Functioning Chimneys
This Horizontal Chimney Flue is Decorated With Intricate Tiles
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79
Opulent Maritime Clubhouses
Opulent Maritime Clubhouses
The Yacht Club House in Argentina is a Stylish Nautical Hangout
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78
Layered Rectangular Architecture
Layered Rectangular Architecture
The Villa Criss-Cross Envelope by OFIS Embraces Simplicity
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77
Futuristic Campus Makeovers
Futuristic Campus Makeovers
This New Bergen University College Building is Collaboration Focused
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76
Mediterranean Yogurt Shops
Mediterranean Yogurt Shops
Go Greek's Beverly Hills Yogurt Store Boasts a Flavorful Interior
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75
Iconic Landmark Turbines
Iconic Landmark Turbines
The Eiffel Tower Wind Power System Sets Standards for Similar Structures
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74
Childlike Glass Museum Architecture
Childlike Glass Museum Architecture
COORDINATION ASIA's Kids Museum of Glass is Whimsical
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73
Revamped Garden Workshops
Revamped Garden Workshops
Kirkwood McCarthy has Transformed This London Atelier into a Quaint Home
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72
Graphic Architectural Prints
Graphic Architectural Prints
These Minimalist Posters Detail the Facades of Tel Aviv Buildings
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71
Steel Awning Facades
Steel Awning Facades
The New Miu Miu Tokyo Flagship Store is Understated and Box-Like
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70
Contemporary Scientific Offices
Contemporary Scientific Offices
This Casual Moscow Office is Stylish in a Monochrome Color Scheme
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69
Renovated Retro Drive-Thrus
Renovated Retro Drive-Thrus
A Hollywood Starbucks Location Takes Over a 1930s Gas Station
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68
Hotel-Inspired Hospitals
Hotel-Inspired Hospitals
The Circle Reading Hospital Aims to Create a Hotel-Like Atmosphere
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67
Ceramic Block Buildings
Ceramic Block Buildings
Lagula Arquitectes Creates a Colorful Facade for an Apartment in Spain
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66
Concrete Alpine Homes
Concrete Alpine Homes
Maison Fabrizzi is an Impressive Residence in the Swiss Alps
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65
Visionary Dining Halls
Visionary Dining Halls
This Contemporary Dining Hall is Refreshingly Alluring
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64
Flipped Floor Plans
Flipped Floor Plans
The Holy Cross House Puts the Living Spaces Upstairs and Private Below
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63
Multimedia Church Installations
Multimedia Church Installations
Portee by Lab212 is an Interactive Light Show in a Cathedral
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62
Former Factory Residences
Former Factory Residences
The Cruickshank House is a Former Flower Bulb Factory in Toronto
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61
Lavish Townhouse Exteriors
Lavish Townhouse Exteriors
The Percy Lane Townhouses in Dublin Boast Contemporary Facades
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60
Opulent Glass Eateries
Opulent Glass Eateries
The Guilhermina Restaurant in Sao Paulo is a Rectangular Glass Structure
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59
Geometric Hospital Facades
Geometric Hospital Facades
The Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth Boasts a Mesmerizing Exterior
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58
Floating Mountainside Eateries
Floating Mountainside Eateries
The Cloud Restaurant by a21studio Boasts a Phenomenal View
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57
Monolithic Medical Centers
Monolithic Medical Centers
This Healthcare Clinic Perfectly Captures the Architecture of Kuwait
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56
Vegetable-Inspired Buildings
Vegetable-Inspired Buildings
Nanyang Technological University Has a New Building by Heatherwick
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55
Evocative Whiteout Chapels
Evocative Whiteout Chapels
The New Bishop Edward King Chapel is Hauntingly Beautiful and Bright
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54
Contemporary Visitor Hubs
Contemporary Visitor Hubs
This New Tourist Information Center in Slovenia is Bright and Modern
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53
Snowy Mountain Bungalows
Snowy Mountain Bungalows
The Hotel Iso Syote Boasts Breathtaking Views of Finland's Lapland
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52
Gold Nugget Architecture
Gold Nugget Architecture
This Futuristic Building Boasts a Facade of Gold Cladding
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51
Fibrous Translucent Tunnels
Fibrous Translucent Tunnels
STUCK by Studio 400 is a Climbable Installation Made from Packing Tape
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50
Coastal Geometric Compounds
Coastal Geometric Compounds
The Silverwood House by Ernesto Pereira Boasts a Timber Facade
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49
Nordic Homestead Spas
Nordic Homestead Spas
This Warm Finnish Home Boasts an Inviting Fireplace and an At-Home Sauna
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48
Psychedelic Art Labyrinths
Psychedelic Art Labyrinths
London's Serpentine Pavilion for 2015 Will Be a Colorful Creative Maze
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47
Illuminating Creative Workplaces
Illuminating Creative Workplaces
The Spark Architects Beijing Office Encourages Collaboration
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46
Pristine Minimalist Hotels
Pristine Minimalist Hotels
The Miss Clara Hotel in Stockholm is Housed in an Art Nouveau Building
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45
Contemporary Farmhouse Renovations
Contemporary Farmhouse Renovations
Gert Wingårdh's Remodeled Country Home is Rustically Modern
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44
Fibrous Retail Installations
Fibrous Retail Installations
The Camper Melbourne Store is Outfitted with Thousands of Shoelaces
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43
Luminous Boxlike Houses
Luminous Boxlike Houses
This Charming Dutch Villa Boasts Panoramic Views of the Outdoors
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42
Modernized Factory Offices
Modernized Factory Offices
This Converted Factory Office in Wisconsin Dates Back to the 1940s
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41
Interactive Abstract Installations
Interactive Abstract Installations
Torqueing Spheres in New York Create Unique Spaces to Explore
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40
Opulent Home Extensions
Opulent Home Extensions
The Highlever House is a Timber-Clad Residence in Quaint West London
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39
Towable Wedding Chapels
Towable Wedding Chapels
The Tiny Chapel is a Towable Structure You Can Tie the Knot In
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38
Triple Glazed Abodes
Triple Glazed Abodes
This Modern Home Emphasizes Natural Light
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37
Vertical Forest Facades
Vertical Forest Facades
This Urban Treehouse Protects Residents from Air and Noise Pollution
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36
Teepee Concert Tents
Teepee Concert Tents
Lost Paradise Glamping Offers a Range of Conical Cloth Accommodations
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35
Landmark Retail Havens
Landmark Retail Havens
The New Hermes London Flagship Resides in a Historic Building
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34
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
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33
Animated Elementary Campuses
Animated Elementary Campuses
This Contemporary Primary School in Kiev is by Dream Design Studio
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32
Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
The Candy Crush Offices in Stockholm Are a Colorful Cartoon Kingdom
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31
Modernized Brand Headquarters
Modernized Brand Headquarters
Nestle's New Milan Offices Gives Employees Lots of Working Options
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30
Chic Charismatic Canteens
Chic Charismatic Canteens
This Moscow Wine Bar is a Quiet Eatery with a Chic Industrial Aesthetic
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29
Cavernous Hand-Carved Chapels
Cavernous Hand-Carved Chapels
This Quaint Hiroshima Chapel by Nikken Space Design was Handmade
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28
Revitalizing Urban Park Projects
Revitalizing Urban Park Projects
Miami's Metrorail Could Include a Park and Urban Trail
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27
Tree-Covered Apartments
Tree-Covered Apartments
25 Verde is a Refreshing Mini-Forest in the City of Turin, Italy
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26
Floating Country Houses
Floating Country Houses
This Mirrored Home Has Reflective Paneling to Camouflage It From Outsiders
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25
Therapeutic Public Sculptures
Therapeutic Public Sculptures
This Public Art Installation Adds Character to a Medical Complex
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24
Sliding Sliced Houses
Sliding Sliced Houses
An Installation by Michael Jantzen Invites You to Play with Space as Frames
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23
Modular Timber Cabins
Modular Timber Cabins
This Luxurious Hamptons Home by Rangr Studio is Tucked Away in the Woods
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22
Medieval Church Cafes
Medieval Church Cafes
This Amsterdam Cafe is Located Within the City's Oldest Building
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21
Shipping Container Restaurants
Shipping Container Restaurants
The Smoky Park Supper Club is Built From 19 Shipping Containers
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20
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Roots Up Designs a Plant House that Waters Itself
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19
Garden Oasis Restaurants
Garden Oasis Restaurants
This Contemporary Bucharest Restaurant Boasts a Garden Wall
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18
Eco-Friendly Lab Campuses
Eco-Friendly Lab Campuses
The CREATE Campus by Perkins+Will Features a Full Range of Labs
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17
Refined Retail Designs
Refined Retail Designs
The New Zens Lifestyle Store in Amsterdam Boasts an Intricate Interior
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16
Futuristic Pharmacy Stores
Futuristic Pharmacy Stores
Dr Fleming's Modern Pharmacy Features Space-Age Displays
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15
Vibrant Upscale Hostels
Vibrant Upscale Hostels
The Generator Paris Hostel Boasts Private Balconies and Hammocks
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14
Casual Upscale Workplaces
Casual Upscale Workplaces
The New INC Architecture Design Nyc Office Was Designed by the Firm
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13
Classical Campus Cottages
Classical Campus Cottages
This Stunning Cottage Accommodations is Apart of a College Campus
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12
Shipping Container Offices
Shipping Container Offices
Hechingen Studio Uses Stacked Shipping Crates to Capture Sunlight
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11
Shipping Container Pop-Ups
Shipping Container Pop-Ups
Taco Bell Opens Up an Eco-Friendly Store at SXSW
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10
Sustainable Solar Homes
Sustainable Solar Homes
The NexusHaus Relies on Solar Power to Meet Its Energy Needs
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9
Minimalist California Mansions
Minimalist California Mansions
The Four Eyes House is Located in Coachella Valley, California
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8
Prefab Floating Houses
Prefab Floating Houses
This Innovative Floating Home in Seattle Sits on Lake Union
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7
Urban Development Pop-Ups
Urban Development Pop-Ups
The Okomeya Rice Shop is Aiming to Revitalize This Shopping Street
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6
Creative Contemporary Abodes
Creative Contemporary Abodes
This Home in Santa Monica Features Lots of Creative Space
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5
Floating Residential Pods
Floating Residential Pods
The WaterNest 100 is a Circular Pod-Like Residence
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4
Contemporary Dutch Cottages
Contemporary Dutch Cottages
Zecc Architects Designs a Countryside Cabin Using Shuttered Walls
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3
Theatrical Grocery Markets
Theatrical Grocery Markets
Woolworths Food Embraces a Design That Shows Behind the Scenes Action
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2
Art Deco Supermarkets
Art Deco Supermarkets
E.Leclerc’s Bordeaux Grocery Store Design Takes Style Cues from the 30s
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1
Cozy Backyard Bunkies
Cozy Backyard Bunkies
The Collingwood Shepherd Hut Offers Comfy Permit-Free Overflow Accommodation
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