Future Design Trends for buildings, spaces, interiors and gardens. 2019, 2020 and into the near future.

1. DESIGN TRENDS
2019, 2020 & Beyond

2. T R E N D F O R E C A S T E R S P R E D I C T:
• Why & When a trend will Emerge
• Why & How a trend will be Reinforced
• Why & How a trend will Shift Direction

3. M A C R O D E S I G N T R E N D S H AV E
G L O B A L R E L E VA N C E
W E A D J U S T F O R C U L T U R E A N D C L I M A T E

6. Google

8. SILVER
CHALK
WOOL
PALE GOLD
HONEY
CLAY
ASH
CHARCOAL
RAW UMBER
PEAT BROWN
GREY BLACK

12. Mega Trend: Biophilic Design
In times of insecurity & uncertainty 2 places provide comfort & guidance for
all; & inspiration for designers.
1. Our past
2. Our natural environment
Biophilia answers our basic human desire to connect with Nature, Natural
materials, textures & shapes.
Designing with Biophillic principles in mind realigns us with Nature’s seasons
& rhythms providing reassurance, familiarity, comfort and they ground us.
The search for a work experience & environment which creates balance in
our fast, complex, technology-dominated days. The need for Authenticity
Long range forecasts suggest that ‘Slow Skills’ are the only ones we will retain
in the future whilst allowing technology to work
(Soft Skills: growing/cooking/knitting/artisan crafts)

13. Architecture for Social Purpose
Content that engages with the principles of Biophilic design is one way of creating ‘Architecture for
social purpose’ creating Buildings, spaces and interiors that honour, respect & improve the
environment; facilitating a harmonious relationship between society and nature.
Biophilic design is an innovative way of designing places
with Wellbeing at its core & Architect’s have an obligation to
society for the protection of our environment.

14. National Art Museum of China, Beijing (NAMOC)
Building work has begun on Jean Nouvel’s design, which includes an intricately perforated façade that allows
sunlight to filter into a vast indoor garden occupying a 6-storey atrium.
WILD URBANISM
Wild Urbanism - the fusing of nature &
architecture

15. Abandoned Metro station,
Paris park proposal
▲Lowline Project in NYC by Raad Studio
Amazon HQ - Seattle

16. TEXTURE: Natural. Raw. Reclaimed. Essential.
Uniform by Snook Architects
Bio Agency
DH Liberty, London
Twitter, San Francisco

17. TEAM FARMING: GROW YOUR OWN (Lunch!)
Ampersand‘s Living Staircase by Paul Cocksedge Studio
STROLL. PAUSE. REST. TEAMBUILD. HEALTH. PERFORMACE.
GOOGLE Tel Aviv Office

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