# Snail-Inspired Sanctuaries The 'K' House by 3LHD Architects Favors an Eco Exterior By Emily Evans | Published 2011-07-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-house References: [letmebeinspired](http://www.letmebeinspired.com/?p=5292) & [studio3lhd.hr](http://studio3lhd.hr/en/) Inspiration can come from the oddest places, and the architectural world is no exception -- especially with [snail-inspired abodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maurpankhi) like the 'K' House by 3LHD Architects. While the snail resemblance isn't instantly seen by just looking at this spectacular abode, a closer look at the architectural plans reveals the alleged snail touches. The K House follows a [spiral interior design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-house), as the house twists around a common axis known as the [central atrium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house). The K House is located in Zagreb, Croatia and takes advantage of natural light through its floor-to-ceiling windows, spiral staircase and spacious rooftop patio. **Implications** - Citing unusual inspirations can be a clever way for a company to gain unique appeal and attract consumer buzz. While a product doesn't necessarily have to directly resemble a company's inspiration for it, a special story can be given to back up the business' thought process to consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Spiral Interior Design:** The 'K' House by 3LHD Architects serves as an inspiration for creating buildings with spiral interior designs. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Inspiration from nature like the snail-inspired exterior of the 'K' House by 3LHD Architects opens up opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable architecture. - **Natural Light Maximization:** The floor-to-ceiling windows in the 'K' House by 3LHD Architects serve as an inspiration to maximize natural light in architecture designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The 'K' House by 3LHD Architects demonstrates the opportunity to create unique and sustainable architectural designs inspired by nature. - **Real Estate:** Spiral interior designs and attention to natural light, as seen in the 'K' House by 3LHD Architects, can be used to create unique and desirable real estate properties. - **Interior Design:** Designers can use the spiral interior design elements present in the 'K' House by 3LHD Architects as an inspiration to create unique and aesthetically pleasing interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Thick-Walled Coastal Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hytte-riverview.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md)