# Metal-Encased Skyscrapers The M9D4 Apartments by Architectures Anne Démians Filter Urban Spac By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2013-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m9d4-apartments-by-architectures-anne-dmians References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/m9d4-apartments-by-architectures-anne-demians) & [annedemians](http://www.annedemians.com/accueil) The M9D4 Apartments by Architectures Anne Démians focus on the separation of urban and domestic spaces. This concept is most explicitly expressed with the [patterned metal sheeting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building) that encases the structure. “The metal needed to be worked in a domestic way, which is why I tried to create a sort of net curtain, with perforations on a human scale, at the height residents look out,” says architect Anne Démians. M9D4 Apartments by Architectures Anne Démians designed approach to filtering space gives a sleek look that allows residents of the complex to comfortably inhabit with the [privacy they so desire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-house). However, the architectural intent shouldn’t be mistaken for one of solitude, but rather a harmonizing barrier that dually creates and [internal community](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view) as an extension Paris’ surrounding metropolitan areas. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Metal-encased Skyscrapers:** Architects and designers can explore metal sheeting as an innovative material to create a sleek and stylish look for skyscrapers while also enhancing privacy and community spaces. - **Urban-domestic Space Separation:** The concept of separating urban and domestic spaces can inspire architects and designers to create innovative building designs that offer privacy and community spaces for residents. - **Net Curtain Facades:** The use of perforation on a human scale for metal sheeting facades can inspire architects to create a net curtain effect, adding to the sleek and stylish look of a building while also offering privacy and natural lighting. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore the use of innovative materials and space separation concepts to create unique building designs for their clients. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers and investors can leverage innovative building designs that offer privacy and community spaces to attract residents and enhance the value of their properties. - **Construction:** Construction companies can capitalize on the demand for innovative building designs by offering specialized services that cater to metal-encased skyscrapers and urban-domestic space separation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Housing Block Defensive Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture.md) - [Waved Metal-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/9-chapel.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md) - [Steel-Cladded Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-housing-1.md) - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Copper-Accented Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenwick-st.md) - [Black Steel Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780.md) - [Renovated Parisian Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauvette-madani.md) - [Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/exp-building.md)