Design at its core is all about the future. We never stop talking about trends, knowing very well they are ever-changing. The thing is, while we all have different ideas about the next big thing in architecture and interior design, some key areas are here to stay.
Sustainability, nature-blended, and having a positive impact on the local community are some of the key areas that architects and designers should take note of, and the projects that grace the following pages are some of the great exemplars of how the aforementioned trends can carve out a better future for us and the planet.
From a wavy mix-used development in Paris that seeks to incorporate nature into the city; a concert hall that draws inspiration from its surrounding valley in Chengde; a tunnel-like guesthouse in Japan; to an event space reminiscent of a mountain in Songshan meant to demonstrate the lives of the citizens; this exceptional