# Monolithic Custom Residences Laboratorio de Arquitectura Designs the Casa Catedral Project By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/casa-catedral-utilizes-custom-designed-blocks-for-its-monolithic-look/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_172666452569810&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=m17tlu490100x1tt000ULiv7tisbi&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fcasa-catedral-utilizes-custom-designed-blocks-for-its-monolithic-look%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.labarq.mx%2F&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Casa%20Catedral%20Utilizes%20Custom%20Blocks%20for%20Its%20Monolithic%20Look&txt=%3Cstrong%3ELaboratorio%20de%20Arquitectura%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  The Casa Catedral is a bold structural design by the team at [Laboratorio de Arquitectura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capuchinas-house). The home is located in Santiago de Queretaro and it takes up over 8,600 square feet with a focus on materiality and economic efficiency. Notably, it is also sustainable with a distinctive design-forward way of thinking that puts nature at the forefront. At the front of the design, the home looks like a [monolithic space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal) and when visitors step around to the back, they are met with [walls of windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house) and dynamic exterior spaces that extend from the interiors to connect both of the elements together in a seamless blend. The home is made from custom blocks that function as structural and aesthetic looks. Image Credit: Laboratorio de Arquitectura ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 28% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Architectural Designs:** Architectural projects like Casa Catedral that prioritize sustainability demonstrate a shift towards eco-friendly building practices. - **Material-efficient Building Techniques:** The use of custom blocks in construction highlights innovative approaches to material efficiency in residential design. - **Nature-integrated Living Spaces:** Design elements that blend interior and exterior spaces signify a growing trend in creating homes that harmonize with their natural surroundings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Green Building Industry:** With a focus on sustainability, the green building industry is evolving to incorporate more eco-friendly construction methods. - **Smart Home Construction:** Advancements in material efficiency and custom design are driving innovation in the smart home construction sector. - **Luxury Residential Architecture:** High-end homes that integrate nature and sophisticated design elements cater to the luxury residential market's demand for unique living experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Castle-Inspired Cylindrical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-tec.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Local Stone-Based Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Resilient Hilltop Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capuchinas-house.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md)