# Incredibly Contemporary Country Homes Slade Architecture's Design Boasts Overlapping Volumes By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-country-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/06/link-farm-house-slade-new-york/) & [sladearch](http://www.sladearch.com/featured) This contemporary country home is intended to satisfy the needs of a young family with three children. The dwelling is located in Duchess County in Upstate New York and it is in close proximity to an [active organic farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house). The arrangement of the house is quite interesting and the form is engaging. Dubbed the '[Link Farm House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/link-tumbler),' the residence is comprised out of multiple volumes that overlap each other. The eclectic use of construction materials is also a point of interest. US-based studio Slade Architecture adorned the contemporary country home with hits of weathered-steel, a volume with a fully glazed facade that offers breathtaking views of the immediate surroundings, as well as [two brick-clad components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bressan). The roof, on the other hand, is "blanketed with little plants." Photo Credits: [Tom Sibley](https://www.tomsibley.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Contemporary Country Homes:** There is a growing trend in designing modern homes in rural areas, blending contemporary architecture with natural surroundings. - **Overlapping Volumes:** The use of overlapping volumes in architecture is a trend that creates visually interesting and unique structures. - **Eclectic Construction Materials:** The trend of using diverse construction materials in home design allows for creative expression and adds visual appeal. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Architecture:** Architects and designers have the opportunity to create innovative and contemporary country homes that cater to the needs of modern families while providing a connection to nature. - **Construction Materials:** The demand for diverse and unique construction materials in home design presents opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers to offer innovative and sustainable options. - **Home Design and Decor:** The trend of contemporary country homes with overlapping volumes opens up opportunities for designers and retailers to provide furniture and decor that complements and enhances the modern architectural styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rural Charred Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house.md) - [Stealthy Gabled Upstate Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-corners.md) - [Juxtaposing Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stony-hill.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md)