Local architectural studio Estudio Felipe Escudero drew thematic inspiration from a globally recognized and endearing form of human interaction for its curved house. Located in a residential neighborhood in Quito, the house created by the design firm was created to amplify the coziness of the interior, creating a contrast with the outside and providing a privacy-oriented layout. As a result, Estudio Felipe Escudero designed a curved house that is made to mimic "the physical form of a hug."
In the inspiration alone, the structure communicates safety and security, traits that are subtly met by the concrete walls that instill a type of harshness and are low maintenance. The exterior walls are formed with wooden boards and, thus, they are "textured with [their] imprints," giving the curved house a more personal feel.
What's Driving This Trend
- Privacy-favoring Architecture
- The trend of creating architecture that prioritizes privacy and security presents opportunities for innovating new materials and design concepts that combine safety with aesthetics.
- Cozy and Personalized Homes
- The trend of designing homes with cozy and personalized interiors reflects opportunities for developers to create unique and comfortable spaces that appeal to homeowners.
- Curved Architecture
- The trend of incorporating curved elements in architecture provides opportunities to explore innovative new forms, such as rounded facades and flowing interiors.
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate
- The real estate industry can take advantage of privacy-favoring and cozy design trends to create attractive and desirable homes that meet the needs of modern homeowners.
- Architecture and Design
- The architecture and design industry can leverage the trend towards curved housing to explore new shapes and materials, as well as to create unique and visually-stunning constructions.
- Building Materials
- The building materials industry can use the interest in personalized housing to promote new materials that can create textures and surfaces that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
