# Mountainous Homes The Barud House in Jerusalem Incorporates Its Surroundings By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2011-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barud-house References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/43146/) & [paritzki-liani](http://www.paritzki-liani.com/#1098892/Barud-House) The modern Barud House is located in Jerusalem and was designed by Paritzki & Liani architects. Incorporating its surroundings, the building extenuates the cliffs surrounding by having interior walls made of glass facing the rocky facade. The raw terrain was not destructed to create this structure, but rather embraced. The result is a beautiful exterior and interior that complements nature. The first floor is built to resemble the letter "L" and has a very minimalist aesthetic with light wall colors. The whole of the Barud House is very futuristic-looking, which is probably due to its intense geometric design. The square patterns on the building's exterior make for a very unique look. Overall, architects can learn a lot from this building as it represents a shift of buildings and nature converging. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Glass-faced Architecture:** Exploiting glass as an architectural feature can create a seamless integration between a building and its natural surroundings. - **Minimalist Aesthetic:** Adopting a minimalist aesthetic in building design can create a sense of tranquility and harmony with nature. - **Geometric Design:** Incorporating intense geometric design elements can result in visually stunning and futuristic-looking buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore new ways of integrating buildings with nature using glass-facing techniques and minimalist aesthetics, inspired by the Barud House. - **Construction and Engineering:** Construction companies can leverage the use of glass facades and geometric designs to create unique and visually appealing structures that complement the natural environment. - **Sustainable Building:** The Barud House showcases an example of sustainable building practices that embrace the natural terrain, encouraging further exploration and innovation in sustainable architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md)