# Concrete Slotted-In House Designs Carmody Groarke's Lambeth Design Boasts a 'House Within a House' By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-12-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-within-a-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/12/14/carmody-groarke-house-studio-lambeth-concrete-brick-warehouse-london/) & [carmodygroarke](https://www.carmodygroarke.com/) London-based studio Carmody Groarke has really outdone itself with this 'house within a house' project. The architecture office is tasked to design a space that is "slotted into the [brick shell of a Victorian warehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lee-terrace) in south London." Needless to say, the aesthetic is quite meta. The building reserves a [raw and industrial aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house) by way of materials — predominantly concrete. The 'house within a house' project proved to be quite difficult to execute. For one, the original structure was not particularly "designed to carry this additional weight." Carmody Groarke focused on minimal obstruction and, as a result, the design of Lambeth is anything but busy. The new buildings were "[wrapped in brickwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house)" and "finished internally with concrete" to achieve this effect. Photo Credits: [Gilbert McCarragher](http://www.gilbertmccarragher.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **House Within a House:** Creating architectural designs that incorporate smaller structures within existing buildings, opening up possibilities for unique living spaces and functional innovation. - **Raw and Industrial Aesthetic:** Designing spaces that embrace the use of concrete and other raw materials, allowing for a minimalist and industrial look and feel. - **Minimal Obstruction Design:** Developing architectural designs that prioritize open and unobstructed spaces, encouraging seamless integration between different structural elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Exploring creative ways to integrate new structures within existing buildings, presenting opportunities for architectural firms to offer innovative design solutions. - **Construction:** Utilizing raw materials like concrete to achieve a raw and industrial aesthetic, providing construction companies with new opportunities to showcase their expertise in unique building techniques. - **Interior Design:** Creating minimalist and open living spaces that complement the raw and industrial aesthetic, inspiring interior designers to develop innovative and functional decor concepts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exposed Concrete Steelwork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house.md) - [Handcrafted Red-Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-corbel-house.md) - [Textured Brick London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw10.md) - [Concrete Modern Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-house-extension.md) - [Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-in-the-farm.md) - [70s London Home renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Timber-Cladded Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavasour-house.md) - [Tropical Modern House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaster-house.md)