Casa Grove I by Mateu Brings Splendid Living to the Small Scale
Amelia Roblin — January 17, 2011 — Art & Design
References: mateuarchitecture & contemporist
Sure, big houses scream luxury, but a project like the Casa Grove I by Mateu Architecture affords its inhabitants all of the essential domestic pleasures without all of the wasted space. The tiny one-bedroom dwelling sits on a long lot surrounded in protective old oak trees.
Constructed with an overwhelmingly industrial aesthetic, the home's sheet-metal siding balances the lush greenery of the Florida property, embodying a collection of gray hues from the patio to walls. The Casa Grove I by Mateu finds itself matching the contemporary architectural language of shipping-container houses.
Constructed with an overwhelmingly industrial aesthetic, the home's sheet-metal siding balances the lush greenery of the Florida property, embodying a collection of gray hues from the patio to walls. The Casa Grove I by Mateu finds itself matching the contemporary architectural language of shipping-container houses.
Trend Themes
1. Small-scale Living - Small-scale living trends present opportunities for innovative and efficient use of space in residential designs.
2. Industrial Aesthetics - Industrial aesthetic trends offer disruptive innovation opportunities by combining raw and practical design elements with natural surroundings.
3. Shipping-container Houses - The popularity of shipping-container houses trend creates opportunities for innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable housing solutions.
Industry Implications
1. Residential Architecture - The residential architecture industry can leverage small-scale living trends to create functional yet compact living spaces for homeowners.
2. Home Décor - The home décor industry can capitalize on the industrial aesthetics trend by incorporating raw materials and practical design elements into furniture and decorative items.
3. Construction and Housing - The construction and housing industry can explore the use of shipping containers as building materials to contribute to sustainable and affordable housing solutions.
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