Commercial Architecture Trends for 2016
January 18, 2016
Commercial architecture is always adapting not just with the latest styles and designs, but also with the demands of the surrounding world. That means that resource management and sustainability are just as important to commercial architecture as design itself, which is why the coming year’s commercial architecture trends incorporate both form and function to modern workspaces.
Contortion design
In the modern digital world, 3D designs have become a prominent and bold feature of commercial architecture to give the sense of a building in motion. Complex patterns and lines create a somewhat whimsical appeal with the cleanness of a futuristic appeal. Intricate exterior patterns are also making an impact in 2016, offering more aesthetic intrigue to reduce the cold blandness that can exist in a building’s façade.
Natural elements
Sustainability and green building are no longer just buzzwords in commercial architecture. Some of the most impressive modern buildings designed today are made first to be green with the design elements taking a backseat to sustainable building practices. As a result, vegetation is making its way into the interior and exterior design of commercial property. This design trend has even expanded to the building of office spaces in urban parks, like the TREExOFFICE in London that is wrapped around a tree trunk and surrounded on all sides by translucent plastic slats.
LED lighting
Lighting is an integral component of building design, and it is becoming a more prominent outdoor feature with perforated scenes and more adaptable LED lighting designs. One of the most beneficial aspects of LED lighting is its energy efficiency, which allows buildings to transform with dynamic lighting displays as the sun goes down.
To explore more architecture trends or begin planning your commercial project in Southern Arizona, connect with Sears Gerbo Architecture at (520) 722-5079. While we work to keep up on the latest trends and tools for modern commercial building design, we also strive to achieve timeless contributions to the Tucson community that will reflect the values and beauty of the region.