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Cashmere Limestone, Ebonite VelourTrend Forecaster: 2022 Emerging Trends in Product Design, Colors and Innovation
with Mark Woodman
The last two years have changed how we live and thus how we design. As designs focus more heavily on comfort and attention to living space, the emerging trends in colors, product designs, textures and innovations have reflected those shifts.
Mark Woodman is the owner of Mark Woodman Design + Color, LLC and is an expert in the field of design, building products, and trend forecasting. In this Q&A, Woodman explores upcoming trends in the design field that also cross over into the building products realm in anticipation of 2022.
How will we see these trends used in architectural, interior and product design, home renovations and decor, fashion, and product innovations? Prepare for the year ahead with these enlightening insights and predictions from Woodman.
Q: What style trends have you seen quietly gaining momentum over the past year? Why do you think they are gaining popularity?
A: Softness - Especially in fabrics such as velvet, wool and corduroy. Textures of all sorts. And matte or low-sheen finishes on surfaces like quartz, porcelain and brick or stone.
These trends are comforting and inviting, offering a moment of calm. The need for ease and comfort was already emerging as an upcoming trend, but the pandemic drove it into hyper speed. Now that we’ve spent more time in comfy sweats, cozy sweaters, and some cushy chairs, we want our interior elements to reflect those qualities.
Q: What style trends have been impacted by the pandemic, if any?
A: One of the biggest living space trends to be impacted by the pandemic is open floor plans. We have discovered that they are not that convenient, are rather loud, and offer little privacy. There is an anticipation of the delineation of “flex” spaces with moveable walls, if not whole rooms added back to the living space. If a separate room is carved out, it will still be designed as a flex space. Office in the morning, classroom in the afternoon, tv lounge at night.
Q: What style trends can we expect to see in 2022?
A: More warm colors will emerge, such as beige, tan, caramel, cocoa, etc. It’s a palette of coffee colors from latte to espresso! The interesting thing is that they will influence other hues to warm up a bit, especially grey and black.
The textures will continue to offer us depth. And there will be more patterns, especially florals and botanicals.
The connection to the outdoors became really important during the pandemic and after. It was the escape; it was the place to feel free. And we started to garden flowers and food! It was exhilarating, and people want to expand on that.
Q: How do you anticipate these trends translating into the home building category?
A: First is the re-think of open floor plans and the emergence of flex rooms. The connection to the outdoors will be very important, too. Lots of glass for light and views, and the addition of “outdoor” space.
It could be the addition of a Juliet Balcony, which allows you to step outside, or having a potted plant - any connection to the outdoors. Of course, larger patios in brick and stone complete with outdoor kitchens and fireplaces, and sweeping walls of plants will be desired for both single and multi-family living.
Q: How will these trends transform from interior to exterior spaces?
A: A lot of what I track and discuss is interior-focused, but many of the elements take place on the exterior, too. Warmer colors on the structure, whether deep reds or sandy beige hues, have great visual warmth. Elements like glass bricks, especially translucent, can transfer light or give the illusion of illumination just by their higher sheen.
Both interior and exterior spaces need to be practical and long-wearing. Supply chains, having been interrupted globally, means it’s not simple to switch something out in a short period. Items have to be selected that will last, perform and bring long-term joy.
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Glen-Gery Celebrates Launch of its 2022 Collection
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Glen-Gery Celebrates Launch of its 2022 Collection
Celebrations included an exclusive G21: Fashion on Fifth product unveil and book launch for Materiality 2021, in partnership with the NYCxDesign Festival
Wyomissing, Pa. (November 18, 2021) — Today, Glen-Gery Corporation, a brand of Brickworks, hosted G21: Fashion on Fifth, the official unveiling of Glen-Gery’s new products available in 2022. The event was followed by the NYCxDESIGN & Glen-Gery Materiality book launch and panel discussion, in celebration of the brand’s newest architectural publication.
G21: Fashion on Fifth previewed Glen-Gery’s 2022 collection to an audience which included architects, designers and industry media. The new collection features an assortment of new products from range extensions and exciting new brick series, to unique international products sourced from around the globe, including:
- Metallix Series: A brick face that glimmers, sparks immediate interest and which possesses great subtlety. Currently available in Platinum, Titanium, and Cuprum colors. With its depth of color, the Metallix range reflects light on finished brickwork, creating a satin metallic sheen that will lend depth and sophistication to every project.
- Endless Skies Series: Combines today’s color trends with versatility and value in four colors, including Night Smoke, Taupe Horizon, Sunset Sun and Tuscan Sun - a traditional red. The range offers the perfect options for anyone designing a contemporary or conventional home.
- Aviator Series: Consists of several distinct monochromatic tone bricks with sharp contrasts that resemble those of early aircraft and aviation equipment. The colors are unique and versatile, creating an architectural feel that will surely stand out on the block, available in Charter White, Pilot Gray, and Jet Black.
- Kite Breeze (International): With its combination of geometric design and livable functionality, every aspect of Kite Breeze has been carefully considered. Available in three iconic colors: Dune, Terracotta and White Glaze.
“The G21: Fashion on Fifth event encapsulates creativity, beauty and modern design, pulling inspiration from around the world, across time, and from different artistic mediums — evolving, innovating and expanding brick and stone design,” said Tim Leese, director of marketing for Glen-Gery.
The NYCxDESIGN & Glen-Gery Materiality event included a panel discussion with Avinash Rajagopal, editor in chief at Metropolis Magazine; Morris Adjmi, principal architect at Morris Adjmi Architects; Robert Tierney, former chairman of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission; and Lara Robertson, vice president, design & distributor sales for Glen-Gery.
Materiality celebrates the beauty of design, thoughtful creativity of designers, and explores the use of brick and concrete block in contemporary architecture, as well as issues of urban density and design. In this latest volume, readers will find a collection of peer-reviewed projects from some of the most highly respected architects in Australia and the USA, as well as commentary in the form of illustrated essays by architects and academics.
To receive a complimentary copy of Materiality, visit www.glengery.com/materiality and to learn more about the G21: Fashion on Fifth new collections, visit www.glengery.com/g21.
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Summit Series
Summit Series
manufactured at Rocky Ridge
The Summit Series of long, linear brick creates a captivating and rugged aesthetic, showcasing a rich tapestry of varied coloring. The interplay of earthy tones lends depth and character to the structure, while the uneven texture and irregular edges provide a tactile experience that speaks to the raw beauty of the material.
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G21 Products
G21: Fashion on Fifth
G21: Fashion on Fifth new products are here from range extensions and exciting new series, in addition to unique international products sourced from around the globe.
Metallix
A brick face that glimmers, sparks immediate interest and which possesses great subtlety. With its depth of color the Metallix range reflects light on finished brickwork, creating a satin metallic sheen that will lend depth and sophistication to your project.
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Aviator Series
The Aviator range consists of several distinct monochromatic tone brick with sharp contrasts that resemble those of early aircraft and aviation equipment. The colors are unique and versatile, creating an architectural feel that will surely stand out on the block.
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Terraçade
Creativity meets practicality. Appealing to both the creative and the practical, Terraçade has been designed to complement a diverse range of architectural styles, while the Terraçade system radically simplifies and speeds up the entire design and installation process. The complete Terraçade collection is prefinished and colorfast, meaning it will look as vibrant today as it will in 100 years. Popular colors:
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Glen Ridge Series
The strength, permanence, and beauty of the stone in this collection are benchmark qualities underpinning many architectural designs—contemporary or traditional; commercial, residential, or institutional—
manufactured to the same exacting standards of quality that have informed the rest of our products.
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Titan Plus Structural Brick
Load-bearing hollow brick as part of the Downtown Series. This highly versatile series provides affordability and style to a large range of products across natural clay tones and subtle, yet apparent textured faces adding warmth to any project.
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Emporium+ Series
Emporium+ engobe brick, available in wirecut and smooth finishes, are lightly coated facebrick that offer premium colors with unrivaled quality and sophistication. Natural light will bring out the luster of their finished appearance.
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Williamsburg Series
A bygone age and a range of bricks that truly reflect the character and charm of those early artisans. With rustic color and texture combinations to choose from–each having its own unique feel–the Williamsburg Series creates an individual style for your new home.
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