# Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes Studio MM Architect Designs the Bully Hill House in New York By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/05/16/studio-mm-bully-hill-house-new-york/)  New York City-based design studio [Studio MM Architect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house) finishes the Bully Hill House, which is a house that is wrapped in Corten steel. It has a breezeway that connects to a home studio and this is located in New York's North Branch. The home takes advantage of the vantage point facing South and ensures that it is filled with views seen from the living space. It is designed for a [retired couple with simple looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house). McKeel speaks to Dezeen, stating that "Everything non-essential was stripped away, and our clients chose long-lasting, low-maintenance materials for the project that would serve them well as they aged in place." The aforementioned [Corten steel panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house) are seen wrapped around the exterior of the house. Image Credit: Brad Feinknopf ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 15% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Corten Steel Homes:** Sustainable homes designed with Corten steel materials offer an opportunity for architects to create eco-friendly and durable housing solutions. - **Retirement Living Homes:** Designing homes for the elderly that are easy to maintain and provide convenience in daily living is an opportunity for architects and designers to tap into a growing market of retirees. - **Breezeway Connected Homes:** Designing homes with breezeway connections allows architects and designers to create unique living spaces that connect different parts of a home while offering functional and aesthetic benefits to the occupants. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can take advantage of Corten steel materials and breezeway connections to create innovative and sustainable home designs that meet the needs of clients. - **Residential Construction:** Incorporating sustainable and low-maintenance materials like Corten steel into residential construction can lead to more eco-friendly and durable homes that meet the needs of modern homeowners. - **Interior Design:** Designers can create functional and visually appealing living spaces within homes that are connected by breezeways, offering unique design opportunities to enhance the overall living experience of occupants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corten Steel Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md) - [Weatherized Steel Pyramidal House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-roof-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md)