# Parking Lot-Like Abodes The Marcio Kogan Studio MK27 'V4 House' is Awe-Inspiring By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marcio-kogan-studio-mk27-v4-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/08/03/v4-house-by-marcio-kogan-studio-mk27) & [marciokogan.br](http://www.marciokogan.com.br/) Situated in São Paulo, Brazil, the Marcio Kogan Studio MK27 'V4 House' is a breathtaking modern residence with a serious [open-concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anchor-house). The low bunker-style home is a bold mix of tropical furnishings with ultra-modern architecture. When you live in a country like Brazil, it's hard to not want to be outdoor all the time. The home is designed with an [open, see-through living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove) where guests can walk straight into the backyard, no doors required. The exposed living space continues onto the roof, where home owners can climb a series of steps onto a spacious patio. Offering without a doubt the best view of the stars, the [secret rooftop terrace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) is simple and unobstructed. The Marcio Kogan Studio MK27 V4 House is an architectural masterpiece that is cozy and inviting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open-concept Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore ways to create seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces in residential and commercial buildings. - **Mix of Tropical Furnishings and Modern Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional and contemporary design elements to create unique and visually striking interiors. - **Secret Rooftop Terraces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Maximize outdoor living spaces by utilizing rooftops for private and secluded areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Residential Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new approaches to residential design that prioritize connectivity with nature and the outdoors. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative ways to blend different design styles and create harmonious living environments. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate unique outdoor spaces into new housing projects to increase property value and buyer appeal. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Brazilian Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mk27-2.md) - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house.md) - [Harmonious Modern Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-d31.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md)