# Dichromatic Patterned Architecture The DM2 Housing in Portugal is Compact By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dm2-housing References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ooda-revives-dm2-housing-building-historic-porto-05-19-2014/) & [ooda.eu](http://www.ooda.eu/) The DM2 housing units located in Porto, Portugal, are intended for younger people or students in the area. While the units are quite [small at 28-105 square meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house), the design is still ideal for those who are strapped for cash. On the outside of the building, the walls are covered in a [dichromatic pattered texture and color](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus), giving the housing that slightly different look. While most of the housing is made from concrete, this dichromatic addition really helps to give the place more appeal. Having an all-concrete abode can be quite cold and uninviting, so these small additions really help to give the place a few comforts. Another interesting addition is the parking/yard area that has concrete throughout, but grass that also grows through specific sections. As such the space is used for dual purposes. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ooda-revives-dm2-housing-building-historic-porto-05-19-2014/), [ooda.eu](http://www.ooda.eu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Housing:** The DM2 housing units in Portugal offer small and affordable living spaces, creating opportunities for compact housing solutions for young people and students in other urban areas. - **Dichromatic Patterning:** The use of dichromatic patterns and textures on the exterior walls of the DM2 housing showcases an opportunity for incorporating unique and visually appealing designs in architectural projects. - **Dual-use Spaces:** The combination of concrete and grass in the parking/yard area demonstrates the potential for multifunctional spaces that serve multiple purposes, presenting opportunities for innovative design approaches in outdoor environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore the integration of compact housing solutions and unique visual designs in their projects, inspired by the DM2 housing example. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can tap into the demand for small, affordable living spaces and incorporate dichromatic patterns to enhance the appeal of their developments, targeting young individuals and students. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners can consider the concept of dual-use spaces, incorporating green elements like grass in urban environments to create more versatile and sustainable public areas for recreation and parking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Dynamically Patterned Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house.md) - [Housing Block Defensive Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/real-de-los-reyes.md) - [Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md)