# Cartoon-Inspired Homes The Gorki House is an Eccentric Modern Masterpiece By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gorki-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/137491/gorki-house-atrium/) & [archi.ru](http://www.archi.ru/) The Gorki House, designed by [Atrium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house), is a modern masterpiece with some evident [cartoon-inspired design elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1). To me, the home immediately brings to mind that of the Flintstones with its [tilted roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-house) and overall shape. The Gorki House, located just outside of the center of Moscow, is situated in an idyllic setting on top of a hill with pine trees all around. The house contrasts different materials on the exterior to add a fresh and edgy feel to the place. The Gorki House has one feature that you are not likely to find on many other homes in the area or in the world for that matter: the roof can be converted into a skating rink in the winter time. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Cartoon-inspired Design:** Opportunity to create homes and buildings with design elements inspired by cartoons to add a unique and playful aesthetic. - **Mixed Materials Exterior:** Potential for using contrasting materials on the exterior of buildings to create a visually striking and modern look. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** Possibility of incorporating multipurpose features into buildings such as a convertible roof that can be transformed into a skating rink in the winter. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Innovative design concepts can be explored and implemented in the field of architecture and design. - **Construction:** Construction companies can leverage unique materials and features to create visually stunning and functional buildings. - **Recreational Facilities:** Opportunity to create recreational facilities with versatile spaces that can accommodate different activities throughout the year. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md) - [Scandinavian Barn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-comet.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Modern Holiday Mountain Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krasnyk-house.md) - [Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofis-arhitekti.md) - [Contemporary Arctic Red Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simonsson-house.md)