Modern commercial architecture is becoming renowned for unusually shaped buildings and imaginative designs. The development of design technology has opened the doors for architects to let their imaginations run free and experiment. The freedom is helping to produce some of the most impressive structures ever dreamed up. More often than not, buildings are now based on a concept and the designers have considered countless factors like the environment, aesthetics, user experience and the context.
One of the latest trends in the sector is known as Diagramism. This movement has been created thanks to new design technologies and architects looking to create meaning in their designs. With modelling software, you can create 3D views of properties and see which ideas will work in reality. The technology is removing the constraints that pencil and paper and even traditional models placed on designs. It is letting people be more expressive, dynamic and creative with buildings.
An alternative trend is Neo-Brutalism. This style of building differs widely from Diagramism because instead of supporting the function of the property it seeks to adapt the behaviour of users to suit the layout. In Neo-Brutalism designers seek to predict the behaviour of users, whereas the other trend is resultant of the needs of users. Properties in this style are using a range of modern materials like glass and steel but the designs normally require the function of the property to adapt to the layout.
With greater design freedom, it is no wonder that we are starting to see more and more unique properties. Curved and rounded buildings are becoming increasingly popular but there has been an equal rise in the number of angular ones too. As a result of modern software properties can be designed with multiple levels and layers to make them truly unique.
In commercial architecture it is always wise to give equal weight and consideration to both the function and design of the property. As professional London-based architects working throughout the entire globe, we are excited to see these new developments and committed to continuing to create commercial structures which are both beautiful and highly functional.