# Refracted Apartment Balconies Ishatvam 9's Balcony Looks Like an Underwater Distortion By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ishatvam-9 References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/869095/ishatvam-9-sanjay-puri-architects) Ishatvam 9, an apartment building in Ranchi, India, is above ground. That's important to note, since a passerby looking at the [impressive residential building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-river-north) might get the wrong impression. The building's [balconies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment), on top of providing a [stunning view of the surrounding city](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view) and landscape, are shaped as though they're being viewed through water, while gentle ripples distort and refract their forms. Ishatvam 9's underwater effect is achieved through the use of three-dimensional space. Not only are the balcony's frames oddly angled trapezoids that seem to each be unique from all the others, but a broad upper platform also angles inward from the upper edge of each balcony frame, adding a layer of depth that would otherwise be lost in the building. That depth makes the building look interesting rather than nauseous. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Spatial Design:** The use of three-dimensional space in architecture and design creates innovative and visually captivating experiences. - **Distorted Reality:** Creating visual distortions and illusions in architecture and design adds a unique and immersive element to the built environment. - **Reimagined Balcony Spaces:** Transforming traditional balcony designs into imaginative and visually striking features offers new possibilities for residential and commercial buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovative architectural designs that incorporate three-dimensional spatial elements and distorted reality concepts can redefine the possibilities of built spaces. - **Real Estate:** Developers and property owners can utilize reimagined balcony spaces as a unique selling point to attract buyers and tenants seeking distinctive living experiences. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can leverage distorted reality designs in their balcony spaces to create memorable and Instagrammable moments for guests, enhancing their overall experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Underwater Pool Window Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise.md) - [Warped Acrylic Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md) - [Tranquil Water-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ripple-apartment.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md)