# Creative Contemporary Abodes This Home in Santa Monica Features Lots of Creative Space By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-in-santa-monica References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2015/03/05/24th-street-residence-by-steven-kent-architects/) & [stevenkentaia](http://www.stevenkentaia.com/) Steven Kent Architects designed a family home in Santa Monica, California, titled the '24th Street Residence.' Being a gallery owner and musician, the homeowners were very specific in their expectations from this home. The overall objective was to design a modern home with a minimalist design aesthetic, plenty of outdoor space, [room to display art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hills-residence), a recording studio and home theater, using green building techniques. The house was constructed as a series of three volumes, each with unique texture and material palette, which overlap to form an exceptional exterior formation anchored by a concrete stair. The [second-floor cantilevers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence), offering shelter and privacy for the main floor, whose glass volume also features a system of wooden slatts. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 84% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for innovative solutions that prioritize simplicity and functionality in various industries, such as architecture, interior design, and product design. - **Green Building Techniques:** Potential for disruptive technologies and practices that promote sustainability and environmental consciousness in the construction and real estate industries. - **Multifunctional Spaces:** Emerging trend of creating versatile spaces that serve multiple purposes, providing opportunities for interior designers and architects to reimagine traditional layouts and optimize space utilization. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Innovative architectural designs can harness the trend of minimalist design and green building techniques to create sustainable, aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the popularity of minimalist design and multifunctional spaces to create visually appealing and versatile living environments. - **Construction and Real Estate:** The adoption of green building techniques presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction and real estate industries, leading to more sustainable and energy-efficient homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md) - [Creative Work-Encouraging Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-lining-house.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Juxtaposing South Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-bay.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Industrial Spacious Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxford-triangle-home.md)