# Stacked Translucent Architecture The Elizabeth House by David Chipperfield Architects is Bold By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-house References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/david-chipperfield-elizabeth-house-waterloo-development-03-24-2014/) & [elizabethhousewaterloo](http://www.elizabethhousewaterloo.co.uk/) The [Elizabeth House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-roberts-architects) by David Chipperfield Architecture was recently approved to go up in London near Waterloo station. Previously, the designers were having difficulty receiving permission for the project, but the court realized that it would not impact the area's heritage sights. As such, building for the design is set to start soon. The building should bring together certain areas in that space that were previously disconnected. This is done through various offerings within the building, such as a communal area for the public, and walkways underneath the structure surrounded by some green space. The building itself looks like a combination of stacked shipping boxes with a translucent glass facade, which helps to add to the modern look of London's age-old streets. Hopefully The Elizabeth House will achieve these goals and improve this section of the capital's neighbourhood. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/david-chipperfield-elizabeth-house-waterloo-development-03-24-2014/), [elizabethhousewaterloo](http://www.elizabethhousewaterloo.co.uk/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Translucent Architecture:** The use of translucent glass facades in architecture to create a modern look. - **Connected Spaces:** Designing buildings to bring together previously disconnected areas. - **Community Integration:** Incorporating communal areas for the public within architectural designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to explore the use of translucent materials in their projects. - **Urban Development:** Developers can focus on connecting spaces and improving neighborhoods through innovative architectural designs. - **Public Spaces:** There is potential to create more inclusive and community-focused public spaces through integrated designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stacked Greenwich Industrial Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstack.md) - [Textured Brick London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw10.md) - [Conservation Area Monumental Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arches.md) - [Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayes-park-central.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Lime Plastered Terraced House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-house.md) - [Senior Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building.md) - [Contemporary Stacked Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everden-residence.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md)