# Flamboyant Recycled Wood Homes Perkins+Will's 'Flamboyant House' Features a Large Wooden Grid By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamboyant-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/886045/flamboyant-residence-perkins-plus-will) Perkins+Wills' 'Flamboyant House' is built around the [tree of the same name](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-courtyard-house), and in light of that auspice, the home has a striking design that helps it to stand apart from the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. The Sao Paolo residence features a [large wooden grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-xo) that runs horizontally along the entire length of the home, and that grid serves as both a floor for the upper story patio and a canopy over the top of the [outdoor garden in the rear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove) of the home. The flamboyant in the back corner of the property was a priority for both the client and the architects, as they hoped to create a home that respected the natural properties of the area. The wood grid is thus built around the dazzling tree. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 20% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Opportunities for using recycled and sustainable materials in residential construction to reduce environmental impact. - **Natural Integration:** Opportunities for designing architecture that emphasizes the natural surroundings, creating a deeper connection between the built and natural environments. - **Creative Canopies:** Opportunities for using outdoor canopies to create unique shade structures that also double as elevated patios or gardens. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** Opportunities for contractors to incorporate innovative design features like recycled materials and natural integration methods into residential and commercial construction projects. - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to incorporate nature into their designs and create structures that reflect the surrounding landscape. - **Green Technology:** Opportunities for green technology companies to innovate new products and solutions for sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Brick Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asmalay.md) - [Oak Wood-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-quemado.md) - [Timber-Framed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Discreet Modern Brazil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jf-residence.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Tree-Inspired Suburban Tranquil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-figueira.md)