# Patterned Timber Architecture Alexander Diem Creates a Symbolic Facade for a House in Austria By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-diem References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/alexander-diem-villa-am-see-by-the-lake-09-22-2014/) & [alexdiem](http://www.alexdiem.com/de) Architect Alexander Diem has worked on a house in Austria, creating quite the intricate display of handy-work and patience. The facade is patterned with the utmost detail, like something one would see at an art gallery instead of on the side of one's home. DesignBoom states that "from a distance the building’s [distinctive façade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-face-house) is reminiscent of a [Chinese folding screen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-corjeum), while a closer look identifies the cut-out cavities as motifs that symbolize food and the harvest." Moreover the outside can be opened when the residences would like more light or air to flow through the house, depending on their preference. Overall the house is extremely artistic, as even the inside of the abode features detailed designs that the owners can appreciate on a daily basis. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/alexander-diem-villa-am-see-by-the-lake-09-22-2014/), [alexdiem](http://www.alexdiem.com/de) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Patterned Facades:** Creating intricately patterned facades to add an artistic touch to buildings. - **Open-air Buildings:** Designing buildings with openings that can be used to regulate air and light flow. - **Symbolic Motifs:** Incorporating motifs that symbolize certain themes or values into building designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can use patterned facades and symbolic motifs to make their designs stand out and appeal to clients looking for an artistic touch. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can take advantage of the added aesthetic value provided by patterned facades and motifs to add value to their properties. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can work with architects to carry the artistic designs from the outside of buildings into their interiors, creating cohesive and visually stunning living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Residential Timber Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arbour-house.md) - [Geometric Timber Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amunt.md) - [Preserved Townhome Concrete Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rieder.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md)