There’s a lot to be said for the triangle this year. Everything from album covers and logos to hipster essentials and GIF fanatics have embraced the three-sided shape. Dare we proclaim the triangle the design trend of the year (maybe the decade)? In honor of the simple symbol, we thought we’d take a look at some of the biggest and most beautiful triangle triumphs around the world. From the sculptural beach houses of the architect of happiness Andrew Geller to stunning, modern-day examples of the classic A-frame, click through to check out buildings inspired by the most emblematic geometry in the world.
Allandale House by William O’Brien Jr. – Mountain West, United States
Photo credit: William O’Brien Jr.
Elizabeth Reese House by Andrew Geller – Sagaponack, New York
Photo credit: The Andrew Geller Architectural Archive
Photo credit: A/N Blog courtesy of Jake Gorst
Photo credit: The Andrew Geller Architectural Archive
Pearlroth House by Andrew Geller – Westhampton Beach, New York
Photo credit: The Andrew Geller Architectural Archive
Photo credit: Process/ Vision
Levitas House by Andrew Geller – Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
Photo credit: Somewhere I Would Like to Live
Photo credit: Lauren Houssin
The Ryugyong Hotel by Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers – Pyongyang, North Korea
Photo credit: APPARATUS OF
Photo credit: Ryugyong-Hotel
Waiuku Church by Jasmax – Waiuku, New Zealand
Photo credit: archdaily
Photo credit: archdaily
A-Frame by Stanmar, Inc. – Mad River, Vermont
Photo credit: Poppy Gall Design Studio
A-Frame by dmvA – Brecht, Germany
Photo credit: decoist
Photo credit: decoist
Photo credit: decoist
Swamp Huts by Moskow Linn Architects – Newton, Massachusetts
Photo credit: Design Launches
Photo credit: Design Launches
Cabin – Rural Iceland
