# Hip Hop-Inspired Abodes The Hive Graffiti Apartments by Zvi Belling are Sleek and Contemporary By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hive-graffiti-apartments-by-zvi-belling References: [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/pictures/the-hive-graffiti-apartments/40875/351163/) & [itnarchitects](http://www.itnarchitects.com/folio/main.php) The Hive Graffiti Apartments by Zvi Belling are beautiful homes located in Carlton, Australia. Zvi Belling architects have created a facade that features [graffiti art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hubbabubbabuilding), as well as contemporary sleek designs to make it elegant and street savvy. This is the first building out of many that Zvi Belling architects will be designing that reflect hip hop culture. The main material used is [concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rendezvous-apartment) as an homage to the walls most street art is done on. The idea behind this building was to create a permanent graffiti fixture that doesn't fade. The building has a sci-fi look to it, and the interior is full of warm and sophisticated modern designs. This building's unique style puts a twist on standard [apartment building designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hip Hop-inspired Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to create architecture inspired by hip-hop culture, such as graffiti art and street style, for modern and unique living spaces. - **Sustainable Street Art in Building Design:** The use of graffiti art as a permanent fixture in a building's facade can bring sustainable street art into building design, providing a visually striking and environmentally friendly option. - **Sci-fi Style Interiors:** The incorporation of sci-fi style interiors in buildings with a hip-hop theme can provide an opportunity to create a unique living experience that appeals to a particular demographic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** There is an opportunity for real estate developers to create unique living spaces inspired by hip-hop culture, incorporating sustainable street art and modern designs to appeal to a specific market. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can incorporate elements of hip-hop culture, such as graffiti art and street style, into building design to create one-of-a-kind structures. - **Art:** The use of permanent graffiti fixtures in building facades provides opportunities for street artists to create sustainable artwork that can be viewed in a new context and reach a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Hip-Hop-Influenced Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bric-house.md) - [Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-verville.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Colorful Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Dynamic Reimagined Miami Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jz-apartment.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md)