# Castle-Inspired Cylindrical Homes Elemental Designs the Casa del Tec in Monterrey, Mexico By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-tec References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/22/elemental-casa-del-tec-mexico/) & [elementalchile.cl](https://www.elementalchile.cl/)  Chilean design studio [Elemental](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house) introduces its new [concrete house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1) entitled the [Casa del Tec](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma). It is found right outside of Monterrey Mexico and was completed this year. It is highlighted by its cylindrical design the connects public and private spaces. The interior opens the surroundings with the arched windows that are built-in. Elemental speaks about the design, stating "We have always been struck by the double condition of castles. They are fortresses turned inwards, protecting something inside that we cannot see and simultaneously they are a strong, monumental, abstract presence in the world. [It's] a place that almost silently takes care of private life and at the same time a place that is inevitably a declaration of principles in public life." Image Credit: Elemental ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 14% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cylindrical Design:** Opportunities for designers to explore new ways of connecting public and private spaces. - **Arched Windows:** Innovation potential for energy efficiency and sustainable architecture. - **Castle-inspired Homes:** Disruptive innovation possibilities for unique and unconventional housing designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can expand their repertoire by incorporating cylindrical and castle-inspired designs in their projects. - **Real Estate:** Novelty in the market for those looking for unique homes and properties with interesting architecture. - **Construction:** Innovations in building technologies and techniques to streamline the construction process and make it more cost-effective. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monolithic Custom Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Forested Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ventura.md) - [Tree-Centered Cubic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonalli-house.md)