# Era-Clashing Houses This Double-Sided House has a Victorian Front & Contemporary Back By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-sided-house References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/house-two-faces/) & [kennerlyarchitecture](http://www.kennerlyarchitecture.com/) Looking at the front and back of this double-sided house designed by Kennerly Architecture & Planning just seems to be two different buildings from two very different eras. However, believe it or not, this is the same house. On the front side of the house, a [Victorian-inspired facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalog-house) was developed so that the house would blend in beautifully with the rest of the more formal-looking houses on the street. In a stark contrast to this, the back of the house that points towards the alleyway is [crisp, clean and modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2), which is something you'd expect to see today. Despite the dichotomy of the house's exterior, its interior blends the two styles together perfectly, fusing [classic architectural details with modern materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunter-and-co). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Era-clashing Architecture:** The trend of combining elements from different time periods in architectural design to create visually contrasting spaces. - **Blended Interior Design:** The trend of seamlessly integrating traditional and modern design elements in interior spaces. - **Double-sided Buildings:** The trend of creating structures with distinct architectural styles for the front and back, offering a unique visual experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to experiment with contrasting architectural styles and create visually striking buildings. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create harmonious spaces using a mix of traditional and modern design elements. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to specialize in building double-sided structures and cater to clients seeking unique architectural designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contrasting Facade Panoramic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-face-house.md) - [Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-gable.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Tiara-Like Facade Victorian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiara-house.md) - [Victorian-Inspired London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-terrace.md) - [Vertically Ruptured Juxtaposing Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tear-away-house.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Restored Victorian Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill.md) - [Contemporary Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2.md)