# Panoramic Mexican Estates The Casa Cardenas is Organized for the View By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-cardenas References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/11/05/casa-cardenas-by-parquehumano/) & [parquehumano](http://www.parquehumano.com/home.php?id=5&s=-1) ParqueHumano designed the '[Casa Cardenas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi),' a sprawling contemporary residence located in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The architects kept the unique characteristics of the plot in mind when designing the residence; for instance, its triangular shape and angular slope of the land. They also focused on creating innovative indoor/outdoor spaces that build a meaningful relationship with the landscape. The home features a cavernous opening, allowing the surrounding asymmetric walls to act as a picture frame for the panorama. Two volumes are arranged around a garden and joined together by a bridge. The first volume contains the kitchen, living and dining areas and bedrooms; meanwhile, the second volume features a studio with views of the inner courtyard. Overall, the interior spaces are organized to follow and optimize the exterior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indoor-outdoor Living:** There is an opportunity to create homes that have a meaningful relationship to the surrounding outdoor environment. - **Architectural Innovation:** Architects can take advantage of unique characteristics of a plot of land to create fascinating and unique structures. - **Panoramic Views:** Homes can make use of surrounding views with unique features like asymmetrical walls and cavernous openings. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Developing properties with an emphasis on the surrounding environment and unique architectural features can set properties apart from the competition. - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to create visually and ideologically unique structures that take advantage of the natural surroundings. - **Interior Design:** The design of the interior spaces of a home can be organized to optimize the connection and relationship between the indoor and outdoor environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prez-palacios-arquitectos-asociados.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [Forested Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ventura.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md)