# Garage-Concealing Courtyards youCUBE by 5468796 Architecture is a Sleek New Townhouse Complex By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-03-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5468796-architecture References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/03/08/youcube-housing-development-5468796-architecture-winnipeg-canada-18-boxy-homes-elevated-plaza/) & [5468796](http://www.5468796.ca/) 5468796 Architecture have designed a unique townhouse structure in Winnipeg, Canada, where the firm is based, that challenges conventional ideas of what such a townhome complex should look like. Called youCUBE, the scheme boasts 18 homes in a considerably small space in an otherwise neglected industrial area along the Red River. youCUBE features an elevated courtyard that conceals a parking garage underneath, while the structures reach dizzying heights, creating a maze of white concrete buildings to wonder through. The property also includes plenty of outdoor space for neighbors to interact and each townhouse reaches a different height, making for a unique asymmetrical roof. The mixed-use nature of youCUBE represents a new awareness for designers and architects around incorporating specific and often overlooked community needs into the design process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mixed-use Townhouse Complexes:** Designers and architects are challenging conventional ideas of townhome complexes by incorporating mixed-use spaces. - **Elevated Courtyards:** Townhome complexes with elevated courtyards that conceal parking garages underneath are becoming popular in urban areas. - **Asymmetrical Roofs:** Townhome complexes with unique, asymmetrical roof designs are gaining popularity among homeowners and designers alike. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore mixed-use townhouse complexes with elevated courtyards to increase property values and appeal to urban homeowners. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can take inspiration from youCUBE to incorporate innovative features into their own mixed-use residential designs. - **Construction:** Construction companies can capitalize on the trend of asymmetrical roof designs in townhome complexes by offering unique and eye-catching building solutions to their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing Garden Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garden-garage.md) - [Square Structural Canadian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canvas-house.md) - [Blocky Courtyard Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-courtyards.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Courtyard Infill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arthur-residence.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Courtyard Connection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-2.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md)