Homes don't typically extend upwards — if anything, homes are more likely to extend outward, as is the case with bungalows — so Archimania's new home design shares more in common with office buildings and condos than it does with the typical single-family residence. The Memphis, Tennessee, home has a modern, rectilinear look that puts it in line with townhouses and condos, and its four storeys only add to that appearance.
Archimania's home design features a combination of raw and polished materials on the facade, creating a juxtaposition of claddings. On the one hand, the home is covered with raw steel and charred wood, which make it look weathered and beaten down in an appealing way. However, that aesthetic is carefully offset by smooth, corrugated aluminum and concrete on other sections of the home's exterior.
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Trend Themes
1. Vertical Homes - Designing homes with multiple stories challenges traditional single-family residence norms and opens up opportunities for innovative and space-saving designs.
2. Mixed Cladding - Using a combination of raw and polished materials on building facades creates a visually striking contrast and allows for unique architectural expressions.
3. Modern Townhouses - Drawing inspiration from townhouses and condos, modern home designs incorporate sleek lines, clean aesthetics, and efficient use of space for urban dwellings.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The architecture industry can embrace the trend of vertical homes and mixed cladding to offer innovative and visually appealing designs to clients.
2. Construction - The construction industry has the opportunity to explore new building techniques and materials that can support the construction of vertical homes with mixed cladding.
3. Real Estate - The real estate industry can adapt to the trend of modern townhouses by developing and marketing urban properties that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of buyers.