# Chocolate Diamond Dorms ECDM Designs Multi-Purpose Residence in France By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-10 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecdm-epinay-sur-seine References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/10/residence-a-epinay-sur-seine-by-ecdm/#more-34420) & [combarel-marrec](http://www.combarel-marrec.com/) Architects ECDM (Emmanuel Combarel and Dominique Marrec) have designed la Residence à Epinay Sur Seine just north of Paris. The building is very creatively designed and used for many different disciplines. The areas are [color-coded based on the purpose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron) of that section. The Residence à Epinay Sur Seine includes [accommodation for students](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion), university staff and women in distress. I’m not completely sure which color stands for which, but I’m more or less concentrated on the [chocolate diamond design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-miami). The complex has a sense of togetherness moving forward into the future. It’s nice to blend where those opportunities might not exist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Education](https://www.trendhunter.com/education) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Multifunctional Buildings:** Designing buildings that can accommodate different purposes, such as housing and workspaces, can save space and offer convenience for users. - **Color-coded Design:** Color-coding areas of a building based on their function can improve organization and efficiency for users and managers. - **Inclusive Housing Solutions:** Designing buildings that can accommodate a diverse range of inhabitants, such as students, university staff, and individuals in distress, can provide innovative solutions for affordable and accessible housing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and multifunctional buildings that can cater to a range of users. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can benefit from investing in innovative housing solutions, such as color-coded buildings and multifunctional residences, to meet the needs of a diverse range of tenants. - **Social Services:** Social service organizations can utilize inclusive housing solutions, such as multi-use buildings and targeted outreach, to develop innovative housing solutions for individuals in need. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Welcoming Prefabricated Student Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ignacio-prego-architectures.md) - [Vibrantly Designed Nursery Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multichildcare-crche.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville.md) - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter.md) - [Colorful Multifunctional Work Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron.md) - [Steel-Cladded Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-housing-1.md)