# Glazed Concrete Buildings The Casa 131 Building Offers Great Views and Secure Privacy By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-building References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/08/25/concrete-house-buenos-aires-argentina-casa-131-federico-sartor/) & [archivoarq.clarin](http://archivoarq.clarin.com/obras/descripcion/234-edificio-multifamiliar) An Argentine architect by the name of Federico Sartor has constructed an innovative [glazed concrete building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house) that is designed to give the occupants expansive views of the surrounding area, while minimizing their own visibility to outsiders. Located in the capital city of Buenos Aires, [Casa 131](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma) makes use of glazed frames to give the occupants views of the planted area on the side of the building as well as a nearby lake. However, views of the interior of the home from the street are blocked off by a combination of [wooden blocks and concrete walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama). The interior of the home features an exposed foundational structure that offers a striking visual aesthetic. This concrete building is a fine example of functional architecture that is informed by intelligent use of construction materials. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Glazed Concrete Architecture:** Utilizing glazed concrete as a material for architectural design creates innovative experiences for occupants and offers new aesthetic possibilities. - **Intelligent Privacy Design:** Innovative privacy designs that not only protect occupants from outside visibility but also consider providing access to unique views create opportunities for architectural innovation. - **Exposed Structural Aesthetics:** Incorporating industrial design aesthetics into the interior of homes and buildings using exposed foundational structures creates a modern, striking visual effect. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Using glazed concrete and intelligent privacy designs offers an opportunity for architects to create unique, high-end homes and buildings. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating exposed foundational structures into interior design enhances industrial aesthetics and can provide a new range of design possibilities for designers and architects. - **Construction Materials:** Production of innovative materials like glazed concrete and other smart construction materials will lead to exciting opportunities for architects and engineers to explore new design possibilities for their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md) - [Contemporary Adaptable Concrete House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md) - [City-Framing Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khome.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Transparent Shell-Covered Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-brisa.md)