# Interlocking Lattice Apartments This Mexican Apartment Complex Project Was Designed By Zaha Hadid By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-complex-project References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/zha-monterrey-apartment-complex/37529/) & [zaha-hadid](http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/esfera-city-center-monterrey-mexico/) [Zaha Hadid Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-tower) group has churned out lots of memorable and forward-looking architectural projects all over the world, but this apartment complex project in the Huajuco Canyon in Monterrey, Mexico, marks the first project by the legendary Iraqi-British architect in Mexico. This apartment complex takes a rough U-shape and features a number of homes including small 45 square meter lofts and large four bedroom apartments are big as 165 square meters. Occupants will enjoy a public park, clubhouse, cafe, exercise room and a reading room. A chapel, picnic areas, amphitheater and [extensive gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante) will also be available. While we're used to [apartment complex projects being high-rises](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design), this particular one rather borrows from local architectural language and the tradition of interlocking lattice shapes, and gives it a modern and luxurious twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Interlocking Lattice Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of interlocking lattice shapes in architectural design to create unique and visually stunning buildings. - **Mixed-use Apartment Complexes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine residential living spaces with amenities such as parks, cafes, and exercise rooms to create inclusive and convenient community environments. - **Localized Architectural Influences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate local architectural language and traditional design elements to create buildings that reflect and respect the cultural context of their surroundings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace unconventional design methods and materials to create boundary-pushing architectural projects. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mixed-use apartment complexes that cater to the growing demand for inclusive, community-focused housing. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design unique and visually striking accommodation options that attract tourists seeking immersive experiences in different cultural settings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Hybrid Residential Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chiripa.md) - [Triangular Concrete Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mo288.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Plaza-Surrounding Housing Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h-residence.md) - [Triangular Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-raval.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md)