# Spacious Bow-Tie-Shaped Homes Emilio López Arquitecto Boasts a Secluded & Interesting Ecuador Home By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecuador-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/23/don-juan-house-emilio-lopez-ecuador/) & [emilio-lopez](http://emilio-lopez.com/) This Ecuador home by Quito-based firm Emilio López Arquitecto features two levels and an [irregular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom). The structure is in a semi-secluded area and its form is reminiscent of a bow-tie. For its construction, the practice used flat-fiber cement panels, glass, Amarillo and Asta woods. Definitely the key characteristic of the silhouette, the shape is somewhat strategic. Not only is it aesthetically attention-grabbing, but the ends are also fully glazed so that residents can enjoy the natural surroundings and the ocean in the coastal area of Don Juan. Because of its bow-tie-like shape, the Ecuador home has two openings that contribute to [adequate ventilation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-rwo). On top of that, the influx of light within the interior of the structure is absolutely unparallel. Photo Credits: [Jag Studio](https://jagstudio.ec/portafolio/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South 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 - **Bow-tie-shaped Architecture:** The unique geometric design of bow-tie-shaped homes presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the architectural industry. - **Semi-secluded Residences:** The trend of constructing semi-secluded homes that integrate natural surroundings is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry. - **Innovative Construction Materials:** The use of flat-fiber cement panels and sustainable wood in the construction of homes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction materials industry. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The unique design of bow-tie-shaped homes in the architecture industry could favorably disrupt the market. - **Real Estate:** The trend for constructing semi-secluded residences and integrating sustainable materials is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry. - **Construction Materials:** Innovative construction materials used in semi-secluded homes present opportunities for disruptive innovation in the construction materials industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Contemporary Adaptable Concrete House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house.md) - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Warm Tonal Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolvar-house.md) - [Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house.md) - [Hillside Retreat Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-miradora.md)