# Timeless Stone Residences The Cassell Street House is Inspired by Byzantine Buildings By Meghan Young | Published 2013-04-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassell-street-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/04/03/cassell-street-house-by-b-e-architecture) & [bearchitecture](http://www.bearchitecture.com/) Located in the South Yarra neighborhood of Melbourne, Australia, the Cassell Street House was created to replace an Edwardian row house, a design that is very prevalent in that part of town. A refreshing change, it is nevertheless designed to be [sympathetic with the period](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mygunyah-by-the-circus). A timeless structure with its rectangular shape and limited material palate of natural and aged materials, the Cassell Street House is also unapologetically contemporary. Designed by b.e architecture, the upper level exterior of the Cassell Street House is made up of [10 different sized slabs of stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limestone-house), which is modeled after Byzantine buildings in a reference to the owner’s heritage. Below is characterized by expansive glazing and opens up to a secluded garden space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Timeless Architecture:** Creating residential structures that blend the timeless elegance of traditional design with contemporary elements offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of architecture. - **Incorporating Heritage:** Designing buildings that pay homage to the owner's heritage through architectural elements provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry. - **Limited Material Palate:** Exploring the use of a limited range of natural and aged materials in building designs presents disruptive innovation opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate traditional and contemporary elements to create residential structures with timeless appeal, offering unique designs in the real estate market. - **Construction:** Construction companies can specialize in creating buildings that showcase the heritage and cultural significance of the owners, providing customized and meaningful spaces for clients. - **Sustainable Building:** Companies in the sustainable building industry can explore the use of a restricted range of natural and aged materials to promote environmentally friendly construction practices, meeting the demand for eco-conscious buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md) - [Roman Villa-Inspired Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-house.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md) - [Sandstone Brick Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house.md) - [Textural Greek Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwand-house.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md)