# Roomy Rectangular Ranchers The Humberto Hermeto JE House Brings Luxury to the Countryside By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-07-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humberto-hermeto-je-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/07/17/je-house-by-humberto-hermeto/) & [humbertohermeto.br](http://www.humbertohermeto.com.br/) The [Humberto Hermeto JE House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/limited-edition-red-envelope) is a stunning piece of work nestled in Vale dos Cristais, Nova Lima, MG, Brazil. The architects make use of rectangular shapes to produce a building that is both captivating and practical. The building is also equipped with a pool out the back, allowing dwellers to overlook [mountain ranges and green spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house). The Humberto Hermeto JE House also comes equipped with an [art gallery in the basement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house) upon special request from the art-loving owner. Unique and definitely intriguing to look at, the JE House will surely be a space that many would want to live in. **Implications** - With the economic recession slowly recovering, consumers are now looking for products that exude luxury. Companies would be wise to create commodities with elements of prestige so individuals can once again assert their independence through their purchases. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Luxury Experiences:** Opportunity for companies to create products and services that offer a sense of luxury and prestige to consumers. - **Architectural Designs:** Potential for architects and designers to explore innovative and practical uses of rectangular shapes in building constructions. - **Art Integration:** Opportunity to incorporate art galleries or art-related spaces into residential or commercial buildings to appeal to art-loving consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for luxury homes that provide captivating and practical living spaces. - **Construction:** Architects and builders can explore the use of rectangular shapes in building designs to offer unique and visually appealing structures. - **Art and Culture:** Art galleries and art-related businesses can collaborate with architects to integrate art spaces into buildings, providing a unique selling point for potential buyers or visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Lakeside Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurumirim-house.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md)