# White Paper Clip Houses Austin Maynard Architects Completed a Tubular House Support By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-support References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/12/greenacres-house-austin-maynard-architects-newcastle-new-south-wales-australia/) & [maynardarchitects](https://maynardarchitects.com/#/greenacres-newcastle-nsw/) This architectural design in the suburb of Newcastle, New South Wales, is curious due to its structural house support. The residence, built by Melbourne-based [Austin Maynard Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village), is propped up by white paper clip-like steel tubes. Named 'Greenacres,' the project is made to insert itself on a slanted property that overlooks the ocean-side. Austin Maynard Architects did a great job of stylistically arranging the property, while inserting an abundant number of windows (as requested) without "negatively impacting the neighbors." The [ocean-side house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreal-house) features a garage "with a set of [metal mesh steps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-xo)," as well as partially slated white facade elements. These stylistic choices tie in exceptionally well with the paper clip-like house support and bring about a harmoniously sound architectural exterior. Photo Credits: [Tess Kelly](http://www.tesskelly.net/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Alternative Building Materials:** The use of unconventional materials, such as white paper clip-like steel tubes, in architecture is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of sustainable designs, such as the Greenacres project that is made to insert itself on a slanted property that overlooks the ocean-side, is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry. - **Integration of Nature:** The integration of nature in architectural designs, such as the partial facade elements of the Greenacres project that harmonize well with the paper clip-like house support, is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The use of unconventional materials like white paper clip-like steel tubes in construction is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry. - **Architecture:** The sustainable design and integration of nature in architectural designs, like Austin Maynard Architects' Greenacres project, is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the architecture industry. - **Real Estate:** The use of sustainable and unconventional architectural designs can revolutionize the real estate industry, providing a unique and eco-friendly living experience that appeals to modern individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Restored Victorian Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Corrugated Metal-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catskill-house.md)