The Industrial Revolution, also known as the First Industrial Revolution, was a period of global
transition of human economy towards more widespread, efficient and stable manufacturing
processes that succeeded the Agricultural Revolution.
starting from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, that occurred during the
period from around 1760 to about 1820–1840.
The use of steel, reinforced concrete and bricks revolutionized what could be done. Stronger,
higher, longer and more durable buildings, railways and bridges became a possibility.
Industrial residential architecture trends
● Protagonist of walls: Walls normally play a leading role in interiors but in an industrial
scene, walls should be the hero. Walls should be honest and bare, reflecting as much of
the original form of the materials used as possible.
● Bold statements: The great thing about industrial materials is that their imperfect, bold
features complement and add contrast to many other styles of design. The combination
of clean lines, polished surfaces and bold features is setting the pace for new residential
builds. For example, in using various complementary floor textures, one can subtly divide
an open-plan.
● Exposed Services: Exposing elements such as pipes and other services is perhaps the
most obvious industrial trend but it is also practical, cost-effective and aesthetically
interesting.
● Pop of colour: While the rustic colours of this revival is key, it is also about getting the
contrast of materials right. Iron, wood, aluminium and recycled plastic all contribute
toward the success of this trend. And by including a pop of colour where it matters most,
well, the result speaks for itself!
