# Contemporary Mexican Living Abodes Di Frenna Arquitectos' Design Features Multiple Box Volumes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/box-volumes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/13/casa-nicte-ha-di-frenna-arquitectos-mexico/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/difrennaarquitectos/) Local firm Di Frenna Arquitectos conceives of a stunning [contemporary home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-cetto) that features a number of box volumes and a mixed-material facade. Situated in Colima City, Mexico, the house boasts an [earthy color palette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal) that allows it to effortlessly integrate itself into the surroundings. In the construction and design, Di Frenna Arquitectos was quite liberal with regard to building materials. The box volumes have a mixed-use aesthetics that takes advantage of concrete, wood, masonry, glass, and local stone. This not only gives the abode an eclectic design style, but it also assures a wide variety of textures and nuances. Moreover, each of the box volumes is intended to serve some sort of function which gives the home a sense of uniformity and order. As a result, Di Frenna Arquitectos' house design has an ultra-contemporary vibe. Photo Credits: [Onnis Luque](http://onnisluque.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Mixed-material Facades:** There is an opportunity for companies to explore and incorporate a blend of various materials in the design of architectural overlays to create an eclectic style that represents the ultra-modern trend. - **Box Volumes Design:** Companies can explore the use of bolder building lines in architectural designs to create distinctive box volumes that promote uniformity and provide integrated functions. - **Earthy Color Palettes:** Companies can capture the essence of nature and create designs that allow users to seamlessly integrate with the surrounding natural environment. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Companies specializing in architectural and design services can explore using mixed material facades, box volumes designs, and earthy color palettes to create contemporary living spaces. - **Building Materials:** Manufactures of building materials can provide a wider variety of textural and nuanced products that could be used in the construction of box volumes, mixed-material facades, and earthy color palettes in a broader range of architectural projects. - **Real Estate:** Real Estate developers can integrate contemporary designs in their properties to meet the high demand for living spaces with a modern style. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md) - [Grey Brick-Cladded Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-house.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prez-palacios-arquitectos-asociados.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Light-CelebratingTwo-Storey Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-rboles.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md)