# Mountain Range Housing EFFEKT has Proposed a Housing Scheme Based on the Shapes of Mountains By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/effekt References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/16/juzna-dolina-effekt-bratislava-slovakian-mountain-shaped-housing/) & [effekt.dk](http://www.effekt.dk/juz/) Anyone who lives in a walk-up apartment certainly knows the feeling of climbing a mountain after a long day of work, but the new housing scheme proposed by Danish architecture studio [EFFEKT](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonikahusene) is meant to evoke mountainous regions more directly. The design consists of segmented apartment buildings with irregularly staggered roofs that make them look like the snowy peaks of a mountain range. This [artificial, inhabitable mountain range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-echo-villa) will be built in the Petrzalka borough of Bratislava, Slovakia. Contrary to its inspiration, the complex is slated to be built near farmland that surrounds the Donau river -- in other words, it will be the only significantly tall sight in an otherwise flat area. Such a status only adds to the effect EFFEKT is intent on achieving, since the occupants of the apartments will get stunning mountaintop views of the surrounding town. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Segmented Architecture:** The use of segmented apartment buildings with irregularly staggered roofs creates a visually striking and unique architectural design. - **Inspired by Nature:** The design inspired by mountain ranges taps into the growing trend of incorporating natural elements and biophilic design in architecture. - **Distinctive Urban Landmarks:** Creating artificial mountain-like structures in flat urban areas provides an opportunity for distinctive landmarks that stand out and attract attention. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate and Construction:** Incorporating segmented architecture and nature-inspired designs can offer new and unique housing options, attracting potential buyers or renters in the real estate market. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Distinctive urban landmarks like the mountain range housing scheme can attract tourists looking for memorable and Instagrammable experiences. - **Urban Planning and Development:** The concept of creating distinctive landmarks in flat urban areas can inspire innovative urban planning and development strategies, enhancing the overall urban environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Rural Slope Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtiboden-housing.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Accordion Facade Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonikahusene.md) - [Sloped Dark Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-mountain.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Mountainous Elliptical House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-at-9000-feet.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Snow Mountain Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowfall-house.md)