# Slender Low-Lying Houses Deborah Berke Partners Advocates Modernism with This Structure By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowlying-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/04/20/deborah-berke-celebrates-modernism-with-long-and-low-indiana-house/) & [dberke](http://www.dberke.com/) In the design of this low-lying house in Indianapolis, New York-based studio Deborah Berke Partners channeled its perception of modernism as it was understood during the 50s and 60s. Dubbed the 'North Penn House,' the building is structured as a familial residence. The architectural firm plays around with [slender form](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit), as well as "an overhanging roof and sliding glass doors." The low-lying house design directly plays into the surrounding landscape — "a secluded wooded setting at the top of a hill, which leads down at the back to a meadow." By creating an utterly minimalist, [single-story structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn), the architects at Deborah Berke Partners were able to seamlessly integrate their project without taking away from the naturalist site. Photo Credits: Chris Cooper,[Glint Studios](http://www.glintstudios.com/) and [Kevin Miyazaki](http://www.kevinmiyazaki.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Architecture:** The low-lying house design showcases the potential for minimalist architecture that seamlessly integrates with natural surroundings. - **Slender Form:** The slender form of the North Penn House presents an opportunity for architects to explore innovative and space-saving designs. - **Integration with Natural Landscape:** The integration of the house with the surrounding landscape demonstrates the potential for architecture to harmoniously blend with nature. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of minimalist designs and slender forms to create innovative residential structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of integrating homes with natural landscapes to create unique and desirable properties. - **Construction:** The construction industry can leverage the demand for low-lying and minimalist structures by developing innovative building techniques and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Paired-Back Modernist Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modernist-interior.md) - [Low-Slung Roofed Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merricks-farmhouse.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Perched Grassy Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Narrow Lot-Based Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md)