# Triangularly Sliced Concrete Homes Graux & Baeyens Designed the Sliced House N-DP in Belgium By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-ndp References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/08/25/graux-baeyens-concrete-house-mechelen-belgium/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [graux-baeyens.be](https://www.graux-baeyens.be/) Graux & Baeyens Architecten designed and created the House N-DP with [uniquely sliced concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house). The unusually designed home is located in Mechelen, Belgium, and features a [stack of triangular, prow-like terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors). To provide its dwellers with privacy from passers-by, the Ghent-based architectural practice chose [angular windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park). The design also provides House N-DP with views of the surrounding fields and the Vaart canal. Each story is superimposed at a slightly different angle than the previous to create the desired effect. The concrete canopies create "a pleasing impression of introverted openness," according to Graux & Baeyens. On the inside, a central staircase connects the three levels of the home. In addition, an external metal staircase grants direct access to the first-floor terrace. Image Credit: Graux & Baeyens ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Triangular Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore designs that utilize triangular shapes, allowing for unique and innovative structures. - **Sliced Concrete:** The use of sliced concrete in architectural design can provide an opportunity for experimentation, creating visually interesting and structurally sound buildings. - **Angular Windows:** The use of angular windows in architecture can provide an opportunity for privacy and a unique visual appeal. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and design firms can explore the use of sliced concrete, triangular shapes, and angular windows to create unique and visually interesting buildings. - **Construction:** Construction companies can utilize the use of sliced concrete to create innovative and structurally sound buildings that stand out from traditional designs. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can partner with architects to create properties with unique designs that appeal to buyers looking for a one-of-a-kind living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Glazed Belgian Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-house.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Glass‑brick Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house.md) - [Textured Concrete Tiered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-house.md)