Spanish design practice Sanchis Olivares designs the Brick House, which is a home that is made from white clay bricks and located in the suburban community of Valencia. It features a special food preparation area outside along with an oven specifically for cooking paella.
The practice speaks about the design, stating that "The lack of collective life in the streets of this urban model leads us to a typology that looks inwards, protecting and enclosing the exterior space in search of the user's relationship with it [...] On the east facade there are openings, gaps and a courtyard that allow morning light to enter the rooms, while on the western side there is a flat, opaque facade that seeks shelter from the sun under the surrounding vegetation."
Image Credit: Sanchis Olivares
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- White Clay Brick Homes
- Opportunity for designers to explore new construction materials for eco-friendly and stylish homes
- Outdoor Food Preparation Areas
- Opportunity for appliance companies to design outdoor cooking products for entertaining and socializing
- Inward-looking Home Design
- Opportunity for interior design firms to create visually stunning and functional indoor spaces for privacy and comfort
Where This Applies
- Construction and Architecture
- Opportunity for companies to innovate and offer eco-friendly and visually pleasing building materials for modern architecture
- Appliances and Outdoor Cooking
- Opportunity for companies to provide outdoor products for homeowners who enjoy outdoor entertainment and cooking.
- Interior Design
- Opportunity for firms to create innovative and practical indoor spaces with advanced technology and sustainable features.
