# Mosaic-Like Steel Screens A Boathouse in Austin is Completed by Striking Perforated Screens By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-09-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/11/matt-fajkus-architecture-filtered-frame-dock-boathouse-austin/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) Austin-based architecture studio, [Matt Fajkus Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea), has elevated a Texan boathouse with a mosaic-like metal facade. The home is located on a ravine in Austin, Texas, and includes a [luxurious two-storied boathouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lake-house-life-experience-pavilion). Named the Filtered Frame Dock, this boathouse is completed with [perforated steel facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house) that double as a wall and a spectacular art piece. The tiny perforated holes create a mosaic-like appearance. Moreover, the miniature holes illuminate the interior of the boathouse by allowing light to shine through. The steel screens not only create a mosaic-like light reflection but also provide much-needed shade. The structure balances light, shade, and protection harmoniously, creating an inviting and intimate lounging space. Moreover, the laser-cut perforations allow boathouse visitors to enjoy uninterrupted views of the water. Image Credit: Leonid Furmansky, Charles Davis Smith, Matt Fajkus Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Perforated Facades:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate in the creation of perforated facades using steel screens to create art and functional architectural structures. - **Mosaic-like Appearance:** Designers and architects can take inspiration from the mosaic-like appearance created by perforated steel facades to create unique textures and patterns. - **Balancing Light and Shade:** There is a trend towards creating architectural structures that balance light, shade, and protection harmoniously, providing inviting and intimate lounging spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms have an opportunity to incorporate perforated steel facades into their designs to create unique textures and patterns while maintaining functionality. - **Construction:** Construction companies can offer innovative products such as perforated steel facades to contractors and architects to provide functional yet beautiful solutions to building facades. - **Art and Design:** Art and design companies can utilize perforated steel facades to create unique and functional art pieces that serve a dual purpose as architectural features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Floating Creek Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1.md) - [Lakeside Lab Hub Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse-zuka.md) - [Open-Air Perforated Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Perforated Facade Urban Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veil-house.md) - [Moody Industrial Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pattern-house.md)