# Dynamic Surfaces Architects Embrace Concrete Blocks By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-10-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-blocks-embraced-by-architects References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2007/10/09/12-blocks-project-by-loom-studio/) No more ugly concrete block buildings. The designers of concrete blocks wanted to keep the cost of building with blocks low, but also wanted to add some architectural interest. Over 12 concrete blocks were designed, that when finished, made walls that are really out of the ordinary. "We were able to find ways to change the face of CMU blocks to create more dynamic wall surfaces," a spokesperson for the Minnesota Masonry Institute said. The blocks won a prestigious award from Architect Magazine. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dynamic Wall Surfaces:** Opportunity for architects and designers to innovate by creating visually striking wall surfaces using concrete blocks. - **Architectural Concrete Blocks:** Emerging trend in construction industry as architects seek to add architectural interest to affordable buildings using concrete blocks. - **Award-winning CMU Blocks:** Recognition of the potential for concrete blocks to transform the aesthetic of buildings, encouraging further exploration and experimentation in this area. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore and incorporate dynamic concrete block designs into their projects, offering unique and visually appealing structures for clients. - **Construction:** Growing demand for concrete blocks with architectural interest presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the construction industry, providing affordable yet aesthetically appealing options for building materials. - **Masonry:** Masonry industry can capitalize on the trend of dynamic concrete blocks by developing and manufacturing new designs, meeting the demand for innovative and visually appealing building materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Residential Tower Textured Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belden-brick.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md) - [Surfboard Waste Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surf-block-maui.md) - [Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-in-the-farm.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Textured Concrete Tiered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-house.md)