# Cubic Apartment Complexes This Apartment in Brussels Features a Space-Conserving Cube By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-in-brussels References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/brussels-apartment-gets-renovation/) & [auxau](http://www.auxau.com/) Belgian architecture studio AUXAU redesigned an apartment in Brussels' Flagey-Ixelles neighborhood. The original design featured only a single bedroom and a connected bathroom, along with a [small living area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-ann) and separate kitchen with a [distinctly 70s aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyano). Wanting to start fresh, the architects emptied the entire structural contents of the apartment. A cube was then installed in what was formerly the second room of the apartment. The space-efficient system contains the apartment's kitchen, toilets and a separate bathroom. The cube also opened up enough space for the architects to install [two separate bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-rubik) and expand the size of the living room. Beyond conserving space and visually breaking up the floor plan, the cube allows light to flood into the apartment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 93% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cubic Architecture:** The trend emphasizes space conservation and unique compartmentalization, particularly through the use of cubes or cube-like structures. - **Efficient Design:** Designs that prioritize space-saving and multi-functional elements, such as combining bathrooms and kitchens or utilizing movable partitions. - **Sustainable Features:** Eco-friendly and energy-efficient design solutions, such as natural lighting, ventilation systems, and sustainable/low-impact materials. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Innovative architects and developers can experiment with new spatial techniques to create more cost effective and efficient housing solutions. - **Interior Design:** New space-saving and stylish products and designs will be in high demand as the trend towards smaller living spaces continues to grow. - **Construction:** Using sustainable materials and incorporating eco-friendly design features could become a competitive advantage for construction firms in the future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Redesigned Curved Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment.md) - [Compact Duplex Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sbc-apartment.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md)