# Rusted Steely Housing Developments Kiel Steel House is Clad in Corten Steel By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiel-steel-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/875923/kiel-steel-house-blk2-architects) [Corten steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence) is an increasingly popular material in modern architecture, but Kiel Steel House makes use of the material as a reference to tradition. The housing development in the German town of the same name sits among traditional industrial-era buildings made using red brick, so the new development's pre-rusted facade plays off of that coloring. Beyond color alone, Kiel Steel House references its neighbors with its structural layout. It comprises far more than a single family unit, with spaces for businesses on the ground floor and [several apartment units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter) throughout the upper stories, and yet its [gabled roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twofamily-house) gives it the appearance of a simple home. This further mimics the other buildings in the area, which were built when such a design feature was basically a given in terms of architectural layout. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 21% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Corten Steel in Architecture:** Exploring the use of corten steel in modern architectural designs. - **Mixed-use Housing Developments:** Creating housing developments that incorporate both residential and commercial spaces. - **Integration of Traditional and Modern Elements:** Designing buildings that pay homage to traditional architecture while incorporating modern features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to experiment with innovative materials and designs. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can explore mixed-use projects that cater to both residential and commercial needs. - **Construction:** Builders can learn new techniques to integrate traditional and modern elements in their projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Corten Steel Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house.md) - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Corten Steel Unconventional Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-stanza-che-non-c.md) - [Gridded Steel Framed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-xo.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Weathering Steel-Clad Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-hills-residence.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Steel-Cladded Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-housing-1.md)