Querétaro-based studio Gestalt Associates have completed a home design with a pronounced focus on light, air, and greenery.
Located in Querétaro, Mexico, Frame House is made of brick and concrete and comprises a series of asymmetrically stacked rectangular volumes. The house is built around an interior courtyard and stairwell that sits in the middle of the structure. Its design is in part informed by the colonial villas found within the city of Querétaro. The distinct layout of these villas - garden courtyards, distinct gathering points - is emulated in the design of Frame House.
The architects placed a series of indoor gardens throughout the interior, which creates an indoor-outdoor feel. Greenery is at the core of this house design, and a distinct focus on natural light ensures the rich vegetation receives enough sun.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Indoor Gardens
- Creating indoor gardens will be a trend in residential architecture for a healthier and more relaxing atmosphere.
- Focus on Light and Greenery
- A trend for homes to prioritize natural light and incorporating greenery will continue to gain traction among homeowners.
- Colonial Villa-inspired Design
- Homes inspired by colonial villas will be a trend in residential architecture, with a focus on garden courtyards and distinct gathering points.
Who This Affects Most
- Residential Architecture
- Residential architecture firms can capitalize on trends for indoor gardens, focus on light and greenery, and colonial villa-inspired designs to attract homeowners.
- Landscaping Services
- As homeowners prioritize greenery in their homes, opportunities arise for landscaping services to provide indoor gardens and plant maintenance services.
- Home Décor and Furnishing
- An increased focus on indoor gardens and natural light in residential architecture creates opportunities for the home décor and furnishing industry to provide products that blend with the environment.
