We’ve always loved clean lines, bold shapes, and strong elements. When working on contemporary projects in particular, we often rely on shape and texture to add depth and interest to a room, especially when working with a limited palette of colors. Whether a bold, graphic statement or a more subtle detail, these geometric elements are among our favorite aspects of contemporary design. Many of our favorite contemporary buildings showcase intriguing geometric architecture, as well. These curves and corners have a lot of impact on large buildings and public spaces, but can also translate well for homes and interior spaces.
Designed by Singapore-based Ministry of Design, the Vanke Triple V Gallery in Tianjin, China features angles throughout, from the triangular footprint to the roof lines to the angled corners and windows.
Architect John Lautner’s iconic Elrod House, located in Palm Springs, CA, uses recurring circular shapes to create a modern, organic feel. We love how even though the design is bold and striking, the house itself feels serene, not overpowering thanks to fluid lines and organic materials.
We love the symbolic and geometric architecture of the Titanic Belfast museum in Belfast, Northern Ireland, where four angled corners evoke a ship’s prow. Designed by CivicArts and Todd Architects, the design references the shapes, story, and spirit of the Titanic and the workers who built the ship in Belfast. The exterior is clad in faceted shards of anodized aluminum that take on the look of flowing water when seen from a distance.
The Linear House by Patkau Architects, located on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, was designed with its surrounding landscape in mind. At night, the house becomes nearly invisible among the trees, thanks to its charcoal cement-fiber exterior. The linear design incorporates plenty of skylights and large windows, which retract completely so the house can become an open-air pavilion during warm weather.
At the Salvador Dali museum in St. Petersberg Florida, the geometric architecture by HOK and the Beck Group references shapes and motifs found in Dali’s work. The large spiral staircase, seen here, was inspired by the shape of DNA and the Fibonacci sequence, which fascinated Dali.
Architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s design for La Réserve Ramatuelle, a luxury spa in St. Tropez, has a chic Asian-inspired contemporary feel yet blends in well with the Mediterranean architecture that predominates in St. Tropez.
Completed in 1939, the Fallingwater House by Frank Lloyd Wright sits atop a waterfall in Western Pennsylvania. While his clients had envisioned a house with waterfall views, Wright chose to place the house over the waterfall so that the water would be a part of the clients’ every day life in the house, not just something they looked out at from time to time. We love how the light-filled geometric architecture feels totally current despite having been designed 70 years ago.
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