# Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes Arkitito Arquitetura Designed the Lechuza House in Brazil By Amy Duong | Published 2024-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/07/29/arkitito-arquitectura-sao-paulo-house/) & [arkitito](https://arkitito.com/home/)  Local design studio Arktito Arquitetura created the Lechuza House, which is a trapezoidal home clad with stucco located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The home rests on top of a triangular gardon base on a [hilltop that overlooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capuchinas-house) the Vila Madalena neighborhood. The namesake is Spanish for owl and the home is integrated into the [steep sloped lot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house) in order to properly explore the terrain's particularities. The clients are relocating from the countryside to the city and want to recreate the [tranquility of nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas) they are used to being surrounded by. To do so, they look to incorporate the "elements of traditional Mexican architecture into the new residence as a way to evoke nostalgic memories." The studio explains, "The house's volumetry presents itself as a solid structure, interrupted by the dynamism of the openings that strategically cleave the facades and surrounded by the pair of the courtyard." Image Credit: Ricardo Faiani ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 26% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-integrated Architecture:** Innovative designs that fuse natural elements with modern architecture, providing urban residents a serene, countryside-like living environment. - **Terraced Landscapes:** Creative use of sloped land to create terraced garden spaces, offering aesthetically pleasing and functional outdoor areas in urban settings. - **Cultural Design Elements:** Incorporating traditional and cultural architectural elements into modern homes to evoke nostalgia and preserve cultural heritage. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Architecture:** The incorporation of natural elements and innovative design offers new possibilities for creating tranquil urban spaces that appeal to city dwellers seeking a connection with nature. - **Landscape Architecture:** Designing terraced gardens on steep slopes provides functional and visually appealing outdoor spaces, transforming challenging terrains into desirable properties. - **Cultural Heritage Preservation:** Modern homes integrating traditional architectural elements help preserve cultural heritage amidst rapid urbanization, ensuring historical continuity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Forest-Led House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-17jb.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Gabled Split Trapezoidal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-trapzios.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Forest Edge House Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guapuruvu.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md)