# Urban Building Cuckoo Clocks The 'Cuckoo Block' Clock Gives a Cheeky Update to the Classic Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuckoo-block References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/06/06/this-designer-gave-the-cuckoo-clock-an-architectural-upgrade/) & [guidozimmermann-art](https://www.guidozimmermann-art.com/) The 'Cuckoo Block' clock is a cheekily designed decor piece that takes a [modern approach to the classic item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-x-neighborhood-clock-collection) with a focus on urban characteristics. Designed to look like an apartment building rather than a quaint cottage, the clock has been created in a number of different styles that all draw inspiration from the urban landscape. This includes a number of [Brutalist and Bauhaus architectural nods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-moc-wall-clock) that has been created with the utmost attention to detail for a truly modern take on a classic decor design. The 'Cuckoo Block' clocks are the design work of Guido Zimmermann and create a new kind of [modern aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trace-line) that draws inspiration from the existing landscape of our cities for something that's shocking yet familiar to many. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 34% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban Decor:** The trend towards modern, urban-inspired decor pieces creates opportunities for designers to re-imagine classic designs with a twist. - **Building-inspired Designs:** Designers are exploring new ways to incorporate architectural elements into decor pieces, creating a new category of building-inspired designs. - **Brutalist and Bauhaus Aesthetics:** The Brutalist and Bauhaus influences seen in the 'Cuckoo Block' clock design suggest a trend towards incorporating minimalist, industrial aesthetics into home decor. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can capitalize on the trend of modern, urban-inspired designs like the 'Cuckoo Block' clock for consumers looking for unique decor pieces. - **Product Design:** The trend in building-inspired designs creates opportunities for product designers to explore new avenues of incorporating architectural elements into everyday products. - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new ways to bridge the gap between the urban landscape and decor design by incorporating influences from Brutalist and Bauhaus architecture into their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Sided Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corner-clock.md) - [Concentric Timezone Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-wall-clock.md) - [Dynamic Shadow Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textural-wall-clock.md) - [Barebones Retro-Inspired Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloudnola-flip-clock.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Retro Pastel Flip Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-flip-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Tranquil Asymmetrical Wall Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooj-design-masuno-clock.md)