# Concrete Framed Residences Apollo Architects Designed a Cost-Efficient Concrete Home By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-concrete-home References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/31/frame-house-tokyo-apollo-architects/) & [kurosakisatoshi](http://www.kurosakisatoshi.com/english/) Apollo Architects & Associates designed the 'Frame House,' a [concrete home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1) supported by concrete and fiber-reinforced plastic frames. The decision was more cost-effective for the architects, who were on a strict budget. The home's facade, which boasts a geometric aesthetic, wraps around to line the edge of the roof, ultimately creating an L-shaped frame. Underneath, a timber-lined living room lies suspended. Beneath the hanging living room is an external area that functions as a garage. A photography darkroom and master bedroom are also situated on this level. Both spaces feature a [teak ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence), creating a unity between the external itauba frames. The [bare concrete walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house) offer a form of contrast. The architects note, "Water-resistant itauba wood is used for the walls and the back of the eaves as decoration, resulting in a perfect contrast of wood and concrete." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concrete-framed Homes:** There is an opportunity for architects and builders to explore concrete framing as a cost-effective alternative to traditional building methods. - **Geometric Facades:** The rising popularity of geometric facades offers designers a chance to experiment with shapes and angles in their building designs. - **Mixed-use Spaces:** The Frame House's suspended living room and external garage area highlight the potential for mixed-use spaces in new construction projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Cost-effective and innovative design solutions, like concrete framing, can help architects create beautiful and functional homes for clients on a budget. - **Construction:** The use of alternative building materials and innovative designs, like the Frame House's unique facade, can help construction companies stand out in a crowded marketplace. - **Photography:** The Frame House's photography darkroom highlights the potential for incorporating specialized spaces into new construction projects to meet specific needs or interests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Modern Kyoto House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house.md) - [City-Framing Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khome.md) - [Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofis-arhitekti.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Gabled Forest-Side Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-house-1.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Cast-Concrete Cooling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fr-house.md)