# Stocky Block Homes 'House in Villamaria' Contrasts with the Surrounding Environment By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-villamaria References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/894732/house-in-villamaria-angela-alvarez) In nature, regularity is rare, which is what makes 'House in Villamaria' so visually interesting. Set amidst the [rolling hills, craggy cliffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas), and oblong flora of Villamaria, Colombia, the home is a [tightly structured box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house) that contrasts sharply against the natural landscape. House in Villamaria further aims to highlight the contrast between its manmade existence and the natural world in its interior. The home has a small [al fresco courtyard inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove), but the majority of that space is evenly paved in concrete and rigid angles. However, at the very center, sticking up out of a precisely carved square in the floor, there's a tree. The local species further delineates the inherent irony in building in such a beautiful natural space. By highlighting that fact, the home is indeed more respectful than other in the area. Image Credit: Angela Alvarez ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Natural Contrasts Homes:** Creating tightly structured homes contrasting with natural landscape and using local species in design. - **Al Fresco Living Spaces:** Designing homes with outdoor courtyards that bring in natural elements. - **Precise Interiors:** Incorporating precise geometry and rigid angles to contrast with natural surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and home designers can incorporate natural elements and artistic contrasts in their designs. - **Construction:** Builders can explore new materials and construction methods to match with contrasting designs and natural elements. - **Real Estate:** Developers can market eco-friendly homes built with sustainable materials and promoting living amidst natural surrounds like Villamaria. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Nature-Leveraging Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-caoba.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Burnt Orange Walled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-magarola.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md)